How is spousal support determined in a divorce case?
There is no statewide formula, but counties do have guideline formulae that apply when the question is temporary support. For “permanent” support, the court must weigh a series of factors, including the age and health of the parties, the length of the marriage, the marital standard of living, and so on. Spousal support is generally modifiable and may be changed when either party’s financial circumstances change.
