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Divorce

Laws current as of December 12, 2023

Can I get alimony?

The judge can award spousal maintenance, also known as alimony, only for a period of time and in an amount necessary to enable you to become self-sufficient.1 The judge may grant you alimony if s/he determines that:

  • you don’t have enough property to provide for your needs;
  • you are unable to support yourself through appropriate employment;
  • you are the caretaker of a child whose age or condition does not allow for work outside the home;
  • you made a significant financial or other contribution to the education, training, vocational skills, career, or earning ability of your spouse;
  • you significantly reduced your income or career opportunities for the benefit of your spouse; or
  • your marriage lasted many years and you may be unable to find adequate employment to support yourself due to your age.2

1 A.R.S. § 25-319(B)​
2 A.R.S. § 25-319(A)​

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