Dolvin v. Dolvin

The issue in this case is whether, after the death of the former husband, his estate is obligated to continue to pay alimony to the former wife pursuant to the separation agreement incorporated into their divorce decree.* 1

Husband and wife divorced on August 30, 1968, and their separation agreement was incorporated into the decree. In it the husband agreed to pay the wife $600 each month thereafter as periodic alimony “so long as [wife] lives or until such time as she marries again.” The former husband died testate on November 14, 1980; he was survived by his second wife.

The former wife…