What happens if the receiving spouse remarries?

In Wisconsin, if the receiving spouse remarries, spousal support will usually come to an end. Spousal support is a court-ordered obligation of one spouse to financially support the other—this is in place while the couple are still married and can also be in place after a divorce. When the receiving spouse remarries, the court will likely consider the new economic situation of the receiving spouse when determining whether spousal support should continue or end. Often, when the receiving spouse has more stable financial support from their new marriage, spousal support will be terminated. In the event that the court finds that spousal support should continue, it may be adjusted due to the new economic situation of the receiving spouse. For example, if the receiving spouse is now receiving more financial support from their new spouse, the court may decide to decrease the amount of spousal support they owe to their former spouse. The court may also decide to convert the spousal support obligation into a one-time payment or lump sum. This usually happens when the court feels that the receiving spouse should be able to provide adequate support for themselves from their new marriage. In these cases, the court may decide to terminate spousal support and instead make a one-time payment or lump sum, which will typically be determined by calculating the total amount of spousal support paid during the marriage. At the end of the day, the decision of whether spousal support should continue or end when the receiving spouse remarries is up to the court. Depending on the individual circumstances, the court may decide to terminate spousal support, reduce the amount of spousal support, or convert it into a one-time payment or lump sum.

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