Generally, an alimony order terminates on the date set by the court. However, an order will terminate sooner if either spouse dies or if the spouse receiving alimony remarries. Additionally, in 2005 a Florida court held that an owing spouse could petition for termination of alimony if the requesting spouse is in a “cohabitative and supporting relationship.” In that case, the requesting spouse was in a relationship, but the couple never married so they could continue to benefit in the $5,000 monthly alimony payments. The court determined that an owing spouse would no longer be required to pay alimony if the requesting spouse is living with another person (regardless of gender) and the two share assets and income, even when the relationship is a non-sexual, platonic friendship.

Our years of experience has seen many people go to great lengths to keep a relationship secret and often do many things to ensure that alimony payment keep coming. Call our office today and speak to one of our professionals for a free consultation as we are here to ensure your peace of mind.