There are two types of alimony in Utah. First, if the parties are well beyond retirement and/or have no ability to work, then one spouse may be awarded permanent alimony. Second, rehabilitative alimony may be granted for a fixed number of years rather than as lifetime support, giving a spouse time to gain the education or experience needed to become self-supporting.
Alimony Eligibility
There are several factors that are used to determine whether alimony should be awarded:
- Duration of the marriage
- Children / dependents
- Earning capacity of both spouses
- Fault in the divorce, if applicable (abuse, neglect, adultery)
- Whether one or both parents have child custody
- If one spouse financially supported the career or education of the other spouse
- Debts and living expenses
- The paying spouse's ability to make alimony payments
Work With Experienced Attorneys You Can Trust
At Quackenbush Legal, we can help obtain court orders as well as mediate and negotiate alimony awards so that you can receive adequate financial support until you can get back on your feet.
If you would like to learn more about your options, we encourage you to schedule a free initial consultation. Call our Murray office at 385-955-3533 or reach us online through our contact form.