AL HB54

Amends Section 30-2-55 of the Alabama Code to define "cohabiting" as two adults dwelling together continually and habitually in a private heterosexual or homosexual relationship, evidenced by voluntary mutual assumption of marital rights, duties, and obligations.

Allows a court to terminate alimony payments upon petition and proof that the spouse receiving alimony has remarried or is cohabiting with another individual.

Applies the cohabitation termination provision to any person granted a divorce either before or after April 28, 1978.

Provides that previously received alimony payments do not have to be reimbursed if alimony is terminated.

Became effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor; passed by the House on March 1, 2022 and the Senate on April 6, 2022.