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Factors in Granting Alimony
Within the context of your state's law, here are some of the factors the courts typically
consider in deciding how much alimony to award.
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The standard of living of the parties.
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The ability of the payer to pay.
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The parties' reasonable needs under the circumstances.
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The income and property of each party.
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The duration of the marriage.
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The age and health of both parties.
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The present and future earning capacity of both parties.
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The ability of the party seeking maintenance to be self supporting, how long that will take, and what training will be required.
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Any reduced or lost lifetime earning capacity as a result of having foregone or delayed education, training, employment, or career opportunities during the marriage.
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The presence of children in the respective homes of the parties.
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The tax consequences to each party.
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The contributions of one spouse as parent, wage earner, homemaker, and to the career or career potential of the other party.
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The wasteful spending of marital property by either spouse.
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Any giving away of marital property before the divorce filing.
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Cohabitation of the recipient spouse, as it affects his or her needs.
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