Does cohabitation end spousal maintenance?

Spousal maintenance is sometimes awarded in a divorce case as a monthly payment from one ex-spouse to the other. The purpose of maintenance is to ensure that each spouse retains a similar standard of living after the divorce. It can also give a lower-earning spouse time to become self-sustaining. However, these maintenance payments are not permanent, and they are subject to modification if circumstances change. What effect does cohabitation have on spousal maintenance? Listen to this episode to find out more. This podcast is based on an article from our St. Charles Divorce Law Blog titled: Does Spousal Maintenance End If an Ex-Spouse Is Living With Someone Else in St. Charles? Contact our Des Moines, Iowa family law attorneys online or at 855-805-0595 to learn more.

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