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Alimony
Spousal support is money paid by one spouse to another for support. It is determined by the following factors:
- Past relations and conduct of the parties;
- Length of the marriage;
- Ability of the parties to work
- Source and amount of property awarded to the parties;
- Age of the parties;
- Ability to pay spousal support;
- Current situation of the parties;
- Needs of each party;
- Health of each party;
- Prior standard of living
Spousal support will either be awarded, reserved for later determination, or it must be determined that neither party is entitled to support. Periodic spousal support can be raised, lowered or canceled at any time based on a change of circumstances. Spousal support may be payable through the Friend of the Court and by an income withholding order.