Everything you need to know about alimony for former spouses
No. Alimony does not terminate when the receiving spouse remarries. The paying spouse must petition the court to modify or terminate alimony and show a substantial change in circumstances that was not considered in the original award. How can a woman get alimony? Alimony can be paid as a periodic or monthly payment, or as a one-time lump sum payment. If alimony is paid on a monthly basis, the Supreme Court of India has set 25 % of the husband's net monthly salary as the benchmark amount to be awarded to the wife. Can living with a boyfriend affect alimony? The State of California will reduce the amount of your alimony if you are cohabiting with another person. According to Family Code 4323, the courts will consider your new arrangement of...
