Do the courts consider the length of a marriage when determining spousal support?

Yes, the court will consider the length of a marriage when determining spousal support. However, that is not all the court will take into consideration when calculating spousal support.

Other factors the courts will consider include:

  • Standard of living while married
  • Earning capacity of the spouse requesting support
  • Other spouse’s ability to pay support
  • Age and health of both spouses
  • Division of assets and debts
  • Custody arrangements for any children
  • Any history of domestic violence
  • Existence of any prenuptial agreement

If you need help with your spousal support calculation or divorce case, contact Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP for assistance.