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The purpose of alimony is to help the less financially advantaged spouse transition into their new life apart from married life. Permanent alimony is alimony given for the rest of the awarded party’s life. Permanent alimony is an uncommon type of spousal support and is typically awarded in the cases of divorce where the marriage was longer in length or the spouses are much older in age.

Generally speaking a “long” marriage is more than ten years, although marriages shorter in length could be eligible for permanent alimony as well. The judge will probably award some form of lengthened alimony for a stay-at-home mother who cared for her children rather than pursue a career. A sick spouse that is unable to work will also most likely be awarded some form of alimony for a significant length of time, perhaps even until death.

The judge is primarily concerned about what is most fair and equitable when awarding alimony. The judge will consider the following factors:

Age of the spouses
Earning capacity of the spouses
Immediate tax consequences
Health of the spouses
The balance of hardships of the spouses;
And any other relevant factors unique to the case.

The Stockton family lawyer is completely dedicated to serving the needs of every client and negotiating with the judge for the best alimony award possible. Permanent alimony awards are difficult to predict, but our clients can be assured that they have an aggressive and legally knowledgeable attorney on their side.

If you have questions about permanent alimony, contact the law office of the Stockton family lawyer to discuss your divorce case.