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Alimony, or spousal support, is determined by a set of guidelines, standards, and precedents that vary from state to state. In most divorce cases, a court determines the amount of alimony that is fair and reasonable depending on a number of factors.
Some factors that are taken into consideration before the amount of alimony is determined include, but are not limited to:
· The needs of both spouses based on the standard of living established during the course of the marriage
· The skills of the supported spouse including the education or training that is necessary to develop certain skills, and the need for education or retraining to achieve more marketable skills or employment.
· The contribution of the supported spouse as a homemaker
· The age, physical, mental, and emotional state of health of each spouse
Furthermore, a judge will assess any economic situation of either spouse that would enable him/her to reach a proper and just decision.
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