If a husband remarries, does his ex-wife’s alimony increase?
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If a husband remarries, does his ex-wife’s alimony increase?
Asked on March 2, 2012 under Family Law, Florida
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If a person remarries, the alimony to the former spouse does not increase. The only time an increase would be ordered is if there is significant proof that the amount should have originally been a higher amount or the person needs to pay for back monies owed. Simply remarrying does not increase alimony. Now if the tables are turned and the person receiving alimony remarries, the alimony usually should be stopped (that is at least what the paying spouse should file in court).
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