Just curious....
Let's say an ex spouse (A)is receiving a significant amount of spousal support. Said spouse then becomes common law with a new partner (B)for the 3 year period and the new partner makes significantly less than the ex spouse receiving spousal support.
I realize common law spouses can attack each other for spousal support after three years co-habitation. Let's assume that much if not all of the income that A receives is spousal support which of course is taxable. Assuming "B"
goes after "A" for spousal support, and that is their only source of income, would they likely be successful ?
In other words, could a spousal support recipient in effect have to transfer some of his/her spousal support to his/her second partner in the event of a separation ?
Let's say an ex spouse (A)is receiving a significant amount of spousal support. Said spouse then becomes common law with a new partner (B)for the 3 year period and the new partner makes significantly less than the ex spouse receiving spousal support.
I realize common law spouses can attack each other for spousal support after three years co-habitation. Let's assume that much if not all of the income that A receives is spousal support which of course is taxable. Assuming "B"
goes after "A" for spousal support, and that is their only source of income, would they likely be successful ?
In other words, could a spousal support recipient in effect have to transfer some of his/her spousal support to his/her second partner in the event of a separation ?
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