Can alimony be reinstated after its termination due to cohabitation?
This depends entirely on the laws in your area and your specific order. In most states, once alimony has been terminated it can never be reinstated. And, some courts now order alimony termination provisions that include “cohabitation with someone of the opposite sex.” This provision is also frequently used when divorce cases are settled by agreement. The definition of “cohabitation” varies widely in different locations. Some courts have held that “cohabitation” means people living together and sharing living expenses. Other courts require a marital, conjugal relationship. Some courts have ruled that alimony may be reinstated at the end of the cohabitation period. Other states have held that a termination of the obligation prevents the obligation from being reinstated. Return to index . . .
