http:\/\/www.judiciary.state.nj.us\/attorneys\/assets\/opinions\/appellate\/unpublished\/a2184-16.pdf<\/a>\u00a0 In this decision the court reasoned that:<\/p>\n\u201cIn our view, the court here erred by inferring the parties agreed cohabitation would not constitute grounds supporting a modification or termination of alimony. The PSA’s language did not compel such an inference. The PSA’s silence on the issue of cohabitation may have constituted a recognition that in the absence of an express agreement, the law permits a supporting spouse to rely on cohabitation as a changed circumstance supporting the termination or modification of alimony. Ibid. We conclude the court erred by determining the parties agreed plaintiff’s cohabitation would terminate alimony \u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
In confirming the current state of the law the court also touched on the issue of drafting a settlement agreement.\u00a0 What happens when a topic is omitted?\u00a0 Here, the court did not view that the failure to address cohabitation served as a waiver of the right to seek modification or termination as that right is already embodied in the law.\u00a0 The court seems to suggest that adding such language may be an unnecessary redundancy.\u00a0 I don’t disagree.<\/p>\n
That being said, I favor erring on the side of caution even if doing so results in repetition or stating the obvious.\u00a0 Doing so allows everyone to have a clear understanding of their rights and obligations.\u00a0 Actions have consequences and it is better to be aware of them before hand.\u00a0 At The Durst Firm we take the time to explain the law to our clients, draft Agreements that clearly express the agreements the parties have reached, and in doing so, provide guidance that can help minimize future conflicts.<\/p>\n
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