Palimony is financial support payments for unmarried couples who were living together (cohabiting), and is similar to alimony for married couples. But some states only allow palimony suits if they are based on a written agreement.
In Utah, palimony is not recognized in the same way as alimony for married couples. Utah courts generally do not award financial support to unmarried cohabiting partners when they separate. However, if there is a valid written agreement between the partners that outlines financial support or property division, the courts may enforce it under contract law principles. Without such an agreement, individuals in non-marital relationships do not have the same rights to support or property division as those who are married. It is important for cohabiting couples in Utah to create a cohabitation agreement if they wish to define financial terms in the event of a separation.