Will my alimony be stopped if my ex moves to another country?
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Will my alimony be stopped if my ex moves to another country?
Can the state where I was divorced enforce my alimony decree if my ex moves to another country to live? The country he is moving to has an extradition policy with the US. How much of the year must I reside in the US in order to continue to get my alimony if I decide I want to visit my home country (but not live there permanently)?
Asked on July 22, 2012 under Family Law, California
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The alimony order that is in effect benefitting you will not cease simply because your former spouse moves to another country. Such order will cease under its terms (assuming there is an end date on it) or upon a new order issued by the family law court after notice and a hearing date is made.
There should be no requirement as to how long you must reside in the United States to continue receiving alimony. Given the questions that you have about your situation, I suggest that you may wish to consult with a family law attorney about your matter.
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