The Consequences of Failing to Pay Alimony

Alimony can at times be a huge burden for the supporting party. It may even become impossible to pay alimony, and the rigidity of many support orders do not allow for easy changes. For some ex-spouses, it may be tempting to simply stop paying alimony. Unfortunatly, though, there are a number of unpleasant consequences that can happen if you do.

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Cohabitation and Alimony

Alimony, or spousal support, is sometimes conditioned upon the supported spouse remaining unmarried and single. In some states, cohabitation can influence a court to terminate alimony. Some states have laws that say cohabitation suggests alimony should be reduced or at least considered. In some alimony orders, cohabitation is one of the conditions on which alimony ends. Read on for more information about cohabitation and how it can affect alimony.

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