Spousal Support (Alimony) Forms and Information by State

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Updated: 30 Jul, 2019

The rules and regulations pertaining to spousal support are governed by state law. Therefore, the process by which you can determine whether or not you will be awarded spousal support, as well as its amount and duration, will vary from state to state. Here is a list of resources you can use as a starting point for learning how spousal support works in your state.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland

Minnesota

North Carolina

Ohio

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Texas

Washington

Wyoming

To learn more about your right to alimony, you should contact an experienced attorney who can help you understand the laws that govern spousal support in your state.

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References

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