Court of Appeals of Maryland· 4/19/1996

Gordon v. Gordon

Citations

342 Md. 294
675 A.2d 540
1996 Md. LEXIS 43

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acknowledging significance of cohabitation relationships and the fairness of support agreements that take such relationships into consideration
“if the cohabitant does not pay a fair share of the household expenses, then it follows that part of the support payment supports the cohabitant rather than the ex-spouse”
“if the cohabitant does not pay a fair share of the household expenses, then it follows that part of the support payment supports the cohabitant rather than the ex-spouse”
community’s view of couple’s relationship held probative in determining cohabitation
“The prevailing view is now that ‘separation agreements ... are generally favored by the courts as a peaceful means of terminating marital strife and discord so long as they are not contrary to public policy.’ ”
whether the cohabitants held themselves out as a married couple

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