When Does Alimony End?

One of the most contentious parts of any divorce proceedings is alimony, the money that one former spouse pays the other following a divorce. There are a number of factors that affect which spouse pays, how much the payment is for, and, in some cases, how long it will last. Whether you are making alimony payments or receiving them, you’re probably concerned about how long the alimony will last.

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A Short Marriage

In marriages that lasted for a short duration – usually under ten years, although this varies – alimony may last for a shorter duration as well. Normally, the alimony will last no longer than the marriage itself. For marriages that last over ten years, alimony is often permanent – that is, there will be no end-date for the alimony payments.

Remarriage

The other main action that will end alimony payments is remarriage. The spouse receiving the payments has to be remarried, not the spouse paying them. Except in very particular circumstances, the alimony ends upon remarriage. Since alimony is paid when a former spouse does not have the income to support himself or herself in the matter to which he or she has become accustomed, income from a new spouse would negate the need for alimony payments.

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If you or someone you love is going through a divorce and is worried about alimony payments, contact a San Jose divorce lawyer from the Law Office of Daniel Jensen by calling 408-296-4100.