Spousal Support
In awarding spousal support a court will generally consider such factors as:
- The duration of the marriage
- The needs of each party
- The financial resources and liabilities of each party
- The impact on the children of having the care-giving spouse working
- The contribution of each party to domestic duties and the education and career building of the other party
- Any tax consequences
- All sources of income available to either party
A court can order temporary spousal support while the divorce is pending. Most spousal support is ordered for a specific length of time. Once ordered, it can be modified only upon a showing of a ”change in circumstances.”
