Bill > A354

This bill permits modification of alimony awards based on the cohabitation of the supported spouse. The bill defines "cohabitation" as a mutually supportive, intimate personal relationship where a couple undertakes duties and privileges commonly associated with marriage or civil union, even if they do not maintain a single common household. The court can consider various factors, such as intertwined finances, shared living expenses, and the duration and nature of the relationship, to determine if cohabitation is occurring. When modifying alimony due to cohabitation, the court must consider the degree to which the relationship has reduced the financial needs of the supported spouse. The bill would not apply retroactively to existing alimony orders or agreements.

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