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
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
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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