Utah Family Attorney’s Guide to Terminating Post-Divorce Alimony: Strategies, Claims, and Legal Insights
Understanding Alimony Termination in Utah 💼 Legal Basis for Terminating Alimony In Utah, alimony—also known as spousal support—can be modified or terminated under specific circumstances. The legal grounds for termination are outlined in Utah Code § 30-3-5(10), which states that alimony automatically ends upon the remarriage or cohabitation of the receiving spouse, or upon the death of either party. 📌 Key Grounds for Termination: - Remarriage of the recipient: Payments cease immediately upon legal marriage. - Cohabitation with a new partner: If the receiving spouse is living with another person in a marriage-like relationship, alimony may be terminated. - Significant financial changes: If either spouse experiences major financial shifts, a court may modify or end payments. - Time-bound alimony terms: Some divorce decrees set a time limit for support. Proving Cohabitation to Terminate Alimony 🔎 Burden of Proof in Cohabitation Cases Cohabitation can be tricky to prove in court....