UTAH Part 53

How long does alimony last?

In Utah, the longest an alimony order can last is for the number of years that the marriage existed. Therefore, if a couple divorced after 20 years of marriage, one spouse could possibly be ordered to pay alimony to the other spouse for up to 20 years or any shorter period of time. However, a court may order alimony for longer than the length of the marriage if the court determines that there are “extenuating circumstances.”

An alimony order automatically stops when either spouse dies or the spouse receiving alimony remarries. Alimony payments will also be stopped if the paying spouse can prove to the court that the receiving spouse has moved in with a boyfriend or girlfriend and benefits financially from the new living arrangements.