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Divorce

Updated: 
November 28, 2023

Can I get alimony?

Alimony, also called spousal support or maintenance, is financial support paid by or to your spouse as part of a divorce. You can receive alimony if the judge finds that it is appropriate. An order granting spousal support must state:

  • the type of support awarded;
  • the payment method;
  • any terms or limitations, including a limit on:
    • the increase or decrease in the amount of support;
    • any increases or decreases in the length (term) of support;
    • the method of payment of support;
    • the payment of support if you remarry; and
    • the payment of support if you move in with someone;1
  • if the support cannot be changed in the future; and
  • the factors that the judge relied upon to make her/his decision to award spousal support if the other spouse did not agree to pay support.2

1 ME ST T. 19 § 951-A(3)
2 ME ST T. 19 § 951-A(1)

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