spousal support Flashcards
1
Q
when is spousal support available?
A
after annulment, absolute divorce, judicial separation
2
Q
how may spousal support be paid?
A
lump sum
periodic payments
3
Q
spousal support factors?
A
financial needs
age
physical/mental capacity
std of living during marriage
ability to get a job
who was at fault
4
Q
can an adulteror get spousal support?
A
NO unless manifest injustice
5
Q
can you modify support?
A
petition court
material change in circumstances
operates prospectively
5
Q
when is spousal support terminated?
A
death of either party
remarriage
clear and convincing EV of co-habitating for 1+ year
6
Q
what about support while married?
A
necessities doctrine
joint and several liability for emergency medical costs
7
Q
does co-habitation with TP automatically terminate support?
A
no b/c no remarriage
