The obligation to pay future alimony ends when the supported spouse remarries. ... The paying spouse doesn't have to return to court—payments may simply stop as of the date of the marriage. The payor is entitled to reimbursement for all maintenance paid from that date forward.

What happens to spousal support after Remarriage?

Impact of Remarriage on Alimony in California

In California, the obligation to pay future alimony automatically ends when the supported spouse gets remarried. Under state law, the paying spouse does not need to file a motion to terminate support, and no court action is required.

Does alimony always end with Remarriage?

There is little consensus in the decided cases. Remarriage does not mean automatic termination of spousal support, but support is often reduced or suspended or sometimes even terminated.