GAYET v. GAYET


92 N.J. 149 (1983)

456 A.2d 102

MARY ANN GAYET, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. GEORGE GAYET, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided February 14, 1983.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael Farhi argued the cause for appellant (Michael A. Manna, attorney).

Joseph F. Pandolfi argued the cause for respondent (Corrigan & Pandolfi, attorneys).


The opinion of the Court was delivered by O'HERN, J.

We are asked to determine whether cohabitation by a divorced spouse affects that spouse's existing alimony award. We agree with the Appellate Division that the test for modification of alimony is whether the relationship has reduced the financial needs of the dependent former spouse. We therefore affirm that court's judgment reversing the trial court ruling that reduced...

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