Spousal Support

Understanding Spousal Maintenance

Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony, is not automatic in Arizona. It is awarded only when certain conditions are met, and the amount/duration vary case by case.

When Is Spousal Maintenance Awarded?

The court may grant spousal support if one spouse:

• Lacks sufficient property to provide for basic needs

• Cannot be self-sufficient due to lack of earning capacity

• Contributed significantly to the other spouse’s career or education

• Has been married for a long time and is unlikely to find adequate employment

• Suffers from age, disability, or health limitations

Factors the Court Considers

• Length of the marriage

• Standard of living during the marriage

• Each spouse’s financial resources

• Contributions made to the marriage (including as a homemaker)

• Ability of the paying spouse to provide support while meeting their own needs

Modifying or Terminating Support

Spousal maintenance may be modified if financial circumstances change. It also typically ends upon remarriage of the receiving spouse or death of either spouse.

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