Author: Chris Palermo
Sometimes during divorce or after a divorce concludes, the spouse receiving spousal support may begin cohabiting with another partner. Should you have to pay spousal support, which would effectively go to supporting that couple instead of an independent spouse?
How Does New York Law Address This Issue? Read More
Details of the Sanseri v. Sanseri Case
The wife admitted to living with another man, sharing a bedroom and commingling finances through a joint checking account. Read More
Whether she should continue receiving maintenance hung up on the point that she had never “held herself out” as the spouse of her fiancé.
Supreme Court’s Ruling
After reviewing the details and applicable case law, the court ruled that the burden of proof requires that the wife show a need for maintenance or the inability to provide for herself. Read More
If you have questions about spousal support, Attorney Chris Palermo will be glad you answer your questions and advise the best course of legal action.