Spousal Support Factors

[ALSO KNOWN AS ALIMONY]

Spousal Support is a discussion in every family law case. Our firm is able to roughly determine whether or not someone may be able to receive this type of financial support. Eleven factors also known as 'guidelines' are evaluated by the Court when awarding spousal support.

The individual who requests spousal support must allege facts sufficient to show a need for spousal support and that the opposite party is able to pay/afford support.

The Court will consider these eleven factors/guidelines in determining whether spousal support should be awarded to an individual:

1. the past relations and conduct of the parties
2. the length of the marriage
3. the ability of the parties to work
4. the source of and amount of property awarded to the parties
5. the age of the parties
6. the ability of the parties to pay alimony
7. the present situation of the parties
8. the needs of the parties
9. the health of the parties
10. the prior standard of living of the parties and whether either is responsible for the support of others
11. general principles of equity

These eleven factors or guidelines do not include extenuating circumstances, such as spousal disability. If there are extenuating circumstances, then the attorney may be able to plead this to the Court.

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