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Alimony

 

Alimony is maintenance (spousal support) an individual pays to their former spouse.  Maintenance is often awarded by the courts at the discretion of the judge.  Each state has their own rules and methods regarding maintenance payments. It is generally given to the spouse, regardless of sex, who has become economically dependent on the other spouse during a lengthy marriage. Maintenance is often not awarded to those in short term marriages or if both parties are employed and easily independent of the other. 

 

Below are some determining factors in deciding if and how much maintenance should be awarded including:

 

·         Length of marriage

·         Physical and emotional health of spouses

·         Age of each spouse

·         Educational level/vocational skills of each spouse

·         Agreements made prior to marriage

·         Conduct during the marriage

·         Reasons for divorce

·         Standard of living prior to the separation/divorce

·         Current income and earning potential of spouses

·         Current assets and debts

·         Contribution of spouse as homemaker

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Alimony Topics: (click on each for description)

 

Types of Maintenance

Can Alimony Orders be Modified?

 

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