Lawlis v. Thompson
A party to a nonmarital cohabitation is not precluded from bringing a claim for restitution, on the theory of unjust enrichment.
A party to a nonmarital cohabitation is not precluded from bringing a claim for restitution, on the theory of unjust enrichment.
Nonmarital cohabitation does not render every agreement between the cohabiting parties illegal and does not automatically preclude one of the parties from seeking judicial relief.
Cohabitation can be change in circumstances to stop maintenance.
Cohabitation may be change of circumstances warranting modification of maintenance.
Maintenance termination on cohabitation affirmed where boyfriend provided financial assistance.
Maintenance termination on cohabitation affirmed where boyfriend provided financial assistance.
Premarital contributions as unmarried cohabitator is not a relevant factor on wife’s maintenance claim.
Performing household services does not give rise to claim of unjust enrichment under Watts. Services must be linked to an accumulation of wealth or assets during the relationship.
Unjust enrichment award reversed where parties never held themselves out as husband and wife, maintained separate accounts and filed separate taxes.
Premarital relationship should have been excluded from consideration in maintenance decision. Review granted.