Below are some considerations a judge applies when deciding whether to grant spousal support to either party.
-- Whether the party requesting support is employed, the amount he or she earns and the hours that he or she works.
-- Was there a prenuptial agreement on file for the marriage? What were its terms?
-- What is the highest grade completed? Did you attend college and get a degree?
-- Prior to getting married, were you working? What was your salary and position?
-- Do you have health constraints that would impede employment? What are they?
-- While your spouse advanced his or her career aims, did you put your own career on the back burner?
This list is not definitive; many other factors are at play when determining whether spousal support will be awarded. Make sure that your family law attorney understands all aspects of your circumstances in order to achieve the best outcome.