Gordon v. Gordon

RAKER, Justice.

In this case, we are asked to interpret a separation agreement that provides for contractual spousal support. We are specifically asked to construe a clause of the agreement that terminates the husband’s obligation to pay support if “the wife resides with any unrelated man without the benefit of marriage for a period continuing for beyond sixty (60) consecutive days.” Based on our interpretation of the clause, we conclude that this language requires the husband to demonstrate that the wife established a cohabitation arrangement before he may terminate support. Because the trial…