{"id":66204,"date":"2025-10-08T10:02:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highpowerlasertherapy.com\/law\/?p=66204"},"modified":"2026-02-25T00:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T23:46:00","slug":"your-ex-has-a-new-partner-what-about-your-maintenance-payments-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highpowerlasertherapy.com\/law\/your-ex-has-a-new-partner-what-about-your-maintenance-payments-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Your ex has a new partner \u2013 what about your maintenance payments?! Everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When an ex-partner starts a new relationship, questions often arise about the consequences for maintenance obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This situation can have a major financial impact on both parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spousal maintenance usually stops when the ex-partner marries, enters into a registered partnership or starts living with a new partner on a long-term basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different rules apply to child support, as both parents remain responsible for the maintenance of their children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact consequences depend on various factors, such as the new living situation, income and expenses of both ex-partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to know what rights and obligations apply and how maintenance can be adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens to spousal support if your ex gets a new partner?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your ex-partner enters into a new relationship, this has direct consequences for your obligation to pay spousal support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The maintenance obligation ends when you cohabit, marry or enter into a registered partnership, but you must be able to prove that you are in a long-term relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">End of spousal support in the event of cohabitation, marriage or registered partnership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The obligation to pay spousal support ends automatically as soon as the ex-partner enters into a new long-term relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This applies in three situations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marriage<\/strong>: Spousal support ends on the day of the marriage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registered partnership<\/strong>: Here too, the maintenance obligation ends immediately upon registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cohabitation<\/strong>: In the case of permanent cohabitation, the obligation also ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It does not matter whether the ex-partner agrees to the termination of spousal support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/highpowerlasertherapy.com\/law\/\"   title=\"law\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"960\">law<\/a> is clear on this point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does the ex-partner want to continue receiving support despite the new relationship?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then this person must go to court to demonstrate why the support should continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Determining cohabitation \u201cas if married\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of marriage and registered partnership, the end of the maintenance obligation can be clearly determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cohabitation is more complex to prove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The court looks at various factors to determine whether cohabitation exists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shared household<\/strong>: Sharing daily tasks and costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Durability<\/strong>: The relationship must be stable and long-term<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial interdependence<\/strong>: Paying bills and expenses together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social presentation<\/strong>: Presenting yourselves as a couple to the outside world<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no fixed term for when cohabitation begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The court assesses each situation separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A trial period may be included in the divorce agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In that case, maintenance payments will be suspended temporarily when cohabitation begins and will cease permanently after the trial period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact of a change in financial situation due to a new relationship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A new partner of the ex-partner may change the financial situation, but this does not affect the maintenance obligation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spousal maintenance ceases completely when a new long-term relationship begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The following applies to the calculation of maintenance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only the ex-partner&#8217;s income is taken into account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The new partner&#8217;s income is not relevant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial support from the new partner is irrelevant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There may be temporary effects during the relationship:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shared living costs may improve the ex-partner&#8217;s financial position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional costs incurred by the new partner may worsen the situation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Providing evidence of cohabitation of the ex-partner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The person liable for maintenance must prove that the ex-partner is cohabiting with a new partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be challenging because people do not always disclose their private lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful evidence includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GBA\/BRP extract showing that both are registered at the same address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photos of cohabitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Witness statements from neighbours, family or friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint expenses or bank statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media posts showing cohabitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Less strong evidence:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Occasional overnight stays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holidays together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social activities without proof of cohabitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Is the evidence insufficient?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then the court may order an investigation or call in an expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note: you cannot simply stop paying maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First go to court to obtain a formal determination that the maintenance obligation has ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consequences for child maintenance if your ex has a new partner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your ex-partner starts living with a new partner, child maintenance usually remains the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount can only change if the new partner becomes a step-parent or if there is joint custody whereby children belong to both families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Child maintenance and joint custody in a new blended family<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In joint custody, children can belong to two families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes the situation more complex when your ex-partner enters into a new relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under certain circumstances, the new partner&#8217;s income may be taken into account in the maintenance calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This does not happen automatically and requires a request to the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The court considers each case separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Factors such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The extent of co-parenting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial contribution of the new partner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family situation of both parents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These elements determine whether an adjustment is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The children must actually be part of your ex-partner&#8217;s new family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important condition:<\/strong> The new partner must be married or in a registered partnership with your ex-partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change in financial capacity and financial obligations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your ex-partner&#8217;s financial capacity may change as a result of living with a new partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this does not directly affect child maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only in the event of <strong>significant changes<\/strong> in the financial situation will the court adjust the maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This does not happen often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Situations in which financial capacity may change:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ex-partner has lower housing costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared household expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New partner contributes to fixed costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The new partner&#8217;s income is not normally taken into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your ex-partner remains fully responsible for child maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A request for a reduction must be well substantiated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minor changes in financial capacity rarely lead to an adjustment of maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stepparents and their maintenance obligation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A new partner becomes a stepparent when they marry or enter into a registered partnership with your ex-partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The children must also belong to the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stepparents have a <strong>limited maintenance obligation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This obligation only arises in the following cases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marriage or registered partnership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children live in the family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stepparent has their own income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consequences for child maintenance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Possible reduction in your payment obligation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request to the court required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessment on a case-by-case basis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The stepparent does not have to contribute as much as the biological parent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their contribution is often limited to daily costs and household expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parental authority for the step-parent strengthens their maintenance obligation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may lead to a greater chance of a reduction in your child maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and how can maintenance be adjusted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintenance does not automatically change when a new partner enters the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjustments always require a conscious choice by both parties or a decision by the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adjustment through mutual agreement or legal proceedings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ex-partners can make new agreements about maintenance without the intervention of the court. This can be done directly between both parties or with the help of a mediator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>National Maintenance Collection Agency (LBIO)<\/strong> can make a new calculation. This organisation helps to determine the <a href=\"https:\/\/lawandmore.nl\/nieuws\/alimentaties-in-nederland-complete-gids-voor-kinder-en-partneralimentatie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">correct <\/a>maintenance amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A solicitor or notary can also assist in making new agreements. It is wise to record all changes in an amended parenting plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Possible options for consultation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct negotiation between ex-partners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mediation with professional guidance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal support from a solicitor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notarial recording of agreements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If mutual consultation is not successful, going to court remains the only option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A solicitor is always required for legal proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Role of the court in changing maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The court will only adjust maintenance in the event of major changes in the financial situation. Minor changes rarely lead to adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of <strong>child maintenance<\/strong>, the court considers various factors. The income of both parents plays an important role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new living situation and any step-parenting are also taken into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spousal maintenance<\/strong> may cease or be modified if the recipient cohabits with a new partner. The court assesses whether the financial need still exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The court takes into account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Changes in the income of both parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New housing costs or savings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stepparental obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration of the new relationship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Legal proceedings take time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The outcome is not always predictable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need for recalculation in changed circumstances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain situations make recalculation necessary or possible. Living with a new partner often changes the financial situation considerably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For child maintenance<\/strong>, the amount usually remains the same. Only when the new partner becomes a stepparent or obtains parental authority can a change take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stepparenthood arises upon marriage or registered partnership, provided that the children belong to the family. The stepparent may then have financial obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important grounds for change:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Significant change in income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New partner becomes step-parent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step-parent obtains parental authority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change in co-parenting arrangements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Spousal support changes more quickly than child support. Living with a new partner may be grounds for a reduction or termination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The court assesses each situation individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial factors that affect your maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Various financial issues can affect the amount of maintenance when an ex-partner enters into a new relationship. Housing costs, the income of the new partner and the financial capacity of both parents all play a role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Housing costs and sharing costs with a new partner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When calculating maintenance, 30% of net disposable income is always taken into account for housing costs. This is done regardless of the actual housing costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you moving in with a new partner?<\/strong> Then you will probably share the rent or mortgage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your actual housing costs will then be lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, your maintenance payments will not automatically change. The fixed 30% rule ensures that living together does not in itself affect the maintenance calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This applies to both situations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You pay maintenance:<\/strong> Your payments will remain the same, even if you save on rent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You receive maintenance:<\/strong> You will not receive less, even if your ex has lower housing costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Income of the new partner and the consequences for maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The income of a new partner usually has no direct influence on child maintenance. Both biological parents remain responsible for their own children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are two exceptions<\/strong> where the income of the new partner can be taken into account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Becoming a step-parent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This happens when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ex-partner and new partner marry or enter into a registered partnership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The children belong to their family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gaining parental authority<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does the new partner gain parental authority over the children? Then this person must contribute to their care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In both cases, the person liable for maintenance can ask the court for a reduction. The court will then consider all the circumstances before making a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding financial capacity when determining maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial capacity determines how much someone can pay in maintenance. This is calculated on the basis of net disposable income after deduction of fixed expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important factors for financial capacity:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Net income of the person liable for maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixed monthly expenses (30% housing costs, insurance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of maintenance payers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Own living expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has the financial capacity changed?<\/strong> Then this may be a reason to adjust the maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This only happens in the event of major financial changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new partner can indirectly influence financial capacity. For example, if the new partner has no income of their own and also needs to be supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The court always considers the overall financial situation of both parents before adjusting maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important legal and practical considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Concealing cohabitation can have legal consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recording new agreements in a covenant provides clarity and prevents problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consequences of concealing cohabitation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ex-partner who receives maintenance must report when he or she starts cohabiting. This reporting obligation is often included in the divorce covenant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legal consequences of concealment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repayment of maintenance received unjustly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible fine or compensation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of credibility in court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The person liable for maintenance can ask the court for proof of cohabitation. This can be done by means of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GBA extract or BRP data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Witness statements from neighbours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photographs or other evidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The court may order that maintenance be repaid from the moment of cohabitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This also applies if the cohabitation was not reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recording agreements in a covenant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New agreements on maintenance must always be recorded in writing. A covenant prevents misunderstandings and offers legal certainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important elements in the agreement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date on which maintenance ends or changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Definition of cohabitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obligation to report new relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agreements on repayment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The agreements can be recorded by a notary, solicitor or mediator. A notarial deed has the force of a court ruling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without written agreements, there may be discussion about when maintenance should end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The court will then have to decide on the basis of the facts and circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Different situations and their impact on maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact of a new partner depends on the type of relationship and whether there are children or an ex-partner. Cohabitation has different consequences than marriage, and child maintenance follows different rules than spousal maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Principles of maintenance for unmarried cohabitation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spousal maintenance<\/strong> may change when an ex-partner starts cohabiting. The amount depends on what one person needs and what the other can pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does the new partner have an <strong>income<\/strong>? Then they can contribute to the living expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ex-partner then has lower costs and has more money left over. This may mean that more spousal maintenance has to be paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does the new partner have <strong>no income<\/strong>? Then there will be additional costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ex-partner must support the new partner and pay all housing costs alone. This may reduce the spousal support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A different rule applies to <strong>child support<\/strong>. A new partner has no direct influence on the maintenance obligation for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both parents remain responsible for their own children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The income of a new partner is not taken into account in the calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if someone lives with a new partner, child support remains based on the parents&#8217; income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specific situations in blended families<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of <strong>marriage<\/strong> or a registered partnership, spousal support usually stops completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new partner then has a legal duty of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Child maintenance<\/strong> does continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only when the children are officially registered with the new partner can there be a revision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new partner then officially becomes a step-parent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>trial period<\/strong> may apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is often stated in the divorce agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While cohabiting with a new partner, the ex-partner will temporarily receive no spousal support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the trial period, spousal support will cease permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the new relationship ends during the trial period, spousal support will resume as before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The burden of proof is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone wishes to stop paying spousal support, it must be proven that the ex-partner is cohabiting and caring for each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about maintenance when your ex enters into a new relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does my ex finding a new partner affect the amount of maintenance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of spousal maintenance depends on the needs of the recipient and the financial capacity of the payer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The income of the new partner is not directly taken into account in the calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the ex starts living with a new partner, housing costs and other expenses may change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the new partner has an income and contributes to the costs, the ex may need less maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does the new partner have no income? Then the ex must support this person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may mean that the ex actually needs more maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I change my maintenance obligation if my ex-partner moves in with a new partner?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A change in maintenance is possible if there is a change in circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving in with a new partner can be such a change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The maintenance obligation can be adjusted by making new agreements together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be done in consultation with a mediator, solicitor or notary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unable to reach an agreement, you can ask a court to change the maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This requires a solicitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note: if there is a non-modification clause in the divorce agreement, the maintenance can only be changed in special circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are my rights and obligations if my ex marries a new partner or enters into a registered partnership?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of marriage or registered partnership of the ex, the spousal maintenance obligation ceases completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This applies automatically when the ex takes this step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the ex does not agree to the cessation of maintenance, the court can be asked to officially terminate the maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different rules apply to child support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This does not automatically stop when the ex marries or enters into a registered partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What evidence is needed to prove that my ex&#8217;s financial situation has changed due to a new relationship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to change the maintenance, it must be proven that the ex is cohabiting and that both partners are caring for each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be complex to prove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evidence may include: GBA extracts, rental contracts in both names, joint accounts or insurance policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Witness statements from neighbours or family members may also help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The court will look at the actual situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being officially registered at different addresses while living together is not sufficient to maintain maintenance payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I apply to the court for a change in maintenance payments if my ex has a new partner?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A change in maintenance payments requires legal assistance from a solicitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This procedure is called a modification request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solicitor submits the request to the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This explains why the maintenance needs to be changed and what evidence there is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The court schedules a hearing where both parties can present their case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The court then decides whether and to what extent the maintenance will be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are there specific circumstances in which one parent no longer has to pay maintenance after the ex-partner enters into a new relationship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spousal maintenance ceases completely when the ex marries, enters into a registered partnership, or cohabits permanently with a new partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This rule applies in all cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The situation is different for child maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This maintenance continues because it concerns the maintenance of the child, not the ex-partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some divorce agreements include a trial period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is the ex going to live with someone else? 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