Alimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance, is a court-ordered payment by one spouse to the other after a divorce or legal separation. The purpose of alimony is to help the receiving spouse maintain the same standard of living that he or she enjoyed during the marriage, despite the loss of financial support from the other spouse. Alimony can be a contentious issue during divorce proceedings, and it's important to understand your rights and obligations under Arizona law. Alimony in Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) § 25-319 governs spousal maintenance in Arizona. The statute defines spousal maintenance and outlines the factors that a court must consider when awarding it. According to ARS § 25-319: "Spousal Maintenance is financial support paid by one spouse to the other spouse to assist in meeting their reasonable needs. Spousal Maintenance may be granted to either spouse and shall be in such amount and for such period as the court deems just…" The statute...
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