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Legal Information: Arkansas

Divorce

Laws current as of January 3, 2024

Can I get alimony? What factors will a judge consider?

Alimony, also called spousal support, is financial support paid by, or to, your spouse. Alimony in Arkansas may be indefinite (permanent) or it can be rehabilitative (temporary). If the judge thinks it’s appropriate, s/he will order a reasonable alimony amount based upon the circumstances of you and your spouse and the nature of the case.1

Once an alimony order has been granted, if either party wants to change it in the future, either party may petition the court for a review and modification based upon a significant change of circumstances.1

1 Ark. Code § 9-12-312

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