If nothing else, the remarriage of the recipient MUST be grounds for termination of the alimony paid by the first husband. If not then the second husband is now absolved of the most basic intent of marriage and that is to take care of his spouse. Not only that but now the first husband is supporting the second husband. If nothing else, Vermont should at least fix THAT egregious error. As far as I have been able to determine, VT is the only state that perm alimony doesn't end automatically on remarriage. And I would be willing to bet the house that it is also the only state that the recipients are actually remarrying. What does that say? Come on legislators....get your hands out of these payors pockets and do the right thing. DO THE RIGHT THING.
Re: “'Til Death Do Us Pay: Legislators Consider Divorcing Alimony Law”
If nothing else, the remarriage of the recipient MUST be grounds for termination of the alimony paid by the first husband. If not then the second husband is now absolved of the most basic intent of marriage and that is to take care of his spouse. Not only that but now the first husband is supporting the second husband. If nothing else, Vermont should at least fix THAT egregious error. As far as I have been able to determine, VT is the only state that perm alimony doesn't end automatically on remarriage. And I would be willing to bet the house that it is also the only state that the recipients are actually remarrying. What does that say? Come on legislators....get your hands out of these payors pockets and do the right thing. DO THE RIGHT THING.