Does a general alimony award terminate upon remarriage?

In the District of Columbia, a general alimony award terminates upon remarriage. As with any type of alimony award, a spouse who is the recipient of an alimony award must inform the court if they enter into a new marriage. Once the court is notified, alimony payments will cease and the award will be terminated. If a spouse receiving alimony payments does not inform the court of the remarriage and continues to receive payments, the paying spouse may be able to file a motion to terminate alimony payments. Furthermore, if the paying spouse is able to prove that the recipient is in a new marriage, the court can terminate the alimony award. It is important for those who are paying alimony to keep a close eye on the recipient’s marital status, as any new marriage can affect the ability of the paying spouse to receive relief from the alimony award. Similarly, spouses receiving alimony should be sure to inform the court immediately if they enter into a new marriage as failure to do so could result in the alimony award being terminated and the recipient being forced to repay any monies received.

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