Paying for spousal support can seem like a never-ending process. As you work to rebuild your life, having to pay spousal support for years may make the process nearly impossible. Yet, it is important to know what could happen if your ex remarries. Remarriage and spousal support are common questions many people have. How does this impact your future?
Your Ex Is Getting Married
Remarriage and spousal support are important topics to consider. If you are paying spousal support now, and your ex gets remarried to someone else, do you have to continue to pay? The answer is no under most state law. Most of the time, the law states that spousal support terminates if your spouse gets married. However, if the spouse just lives with someone else, but does not marry, that is not the same thing.
There are limitations to you. In some cases, the support order, which is filed in the court at the time of divorce, may state that there is no termination of spousal support even if your ex remarries. This may mean that you have to continue to make payments even after this time period.
What Can You Do?
There are situations in which it is possible that the support order can change. For example, your ability to maintain financial stability may change. Your ex may gain employability or may become financially stable due to a new relationship. There are many situations where it may be possible for you to request a change in the current spousal support order. If you feel that it is beneficial to do so, you should reach out to an attorney to help you.
Do not assume that any instance of remarriage will automatically cancel your spousal support required payments. In fact, remarriage and spousal support are two very complex areas. Be sure to work with an attorney who can help to clarify what can happen in your situation.
At Keller Legal Services, we can provide you with the help you need to clarify all aspects of support requirements if your ex remarries. It is worth scheduling a consultation with our team to speak to you about these laws as well as about your individual situation. We encourage you to give us a call if your ex is planning to remarry, so you know what steps to take going forward.
