Difference between revisions of "Introduction to Spousal Support"

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Final orders are made by a judge following trial, or with the agreement of the parties following settlement. Final orders are meant to be permanent.
Final orders are made by a judge following trial, or with the agreement of the parties following settlement. Final orders are meant to be permanent.


=How does the court decide if spousal support should be ordered? ==
==How does the court decide if spousal support should be ordered?==
The court considers several factors. These include:
The court considers several factors. These include:
*the length of the relationship
*the length of the relationship