Family LawAlimony |
What are the factors a court considers in deciding whether and how much to award in alimony? |
Again, this can vary depending upon respective state law. The two most important factors in most states are the need of the lower-earning spouse and the ability of the higher-earning spouse to pay such spousal support.
Judges often award alimony if one spouse earns signicantly more than the other and/or has considerably more valuable assets (iStock).