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To: starfish who wrote (44578)	7/8/1999 8:35:00 PM
From: Ilaine	Respond to of 108807

That question would be something that could only be answered by an attorney in your own state, as state law may vary, and we aren't allowed to give advice out-of-state. And even then it would depend on the circumstances, and even the judge.

To: starfish who wrote (44578)	7/8/1999 10:17:00 PM
From: The Philosopher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Well, we don't use alimony in Washington, we have spousal maintenance. It's intended to give a nonworking spouse the time to land on his or her feet. Duration of marriage is a factor, but not the main factor. Main factor is earning power. If you have two people of equal earning power who have been married 30 years, it's unlikely either will get spousal maintenance. Exception: if one worked to put the other through college or graduate or professional school, the other could probably get maintenance to help them to attain the same level of education. If a couple marries before one spouse establishes a career, and that spouse stays home and cares for the home and children, even if they've only been married a few years the stay-at-home spouse will probably get maintenance for a sufficient period (perhaps up to two or three years) to get up to speed in the job market, which will probably, in this day and age, require some additional schooling. It's a flexible concept, more dependent on the relationship of the parties during the marriage and the needs of the persons than a strict matter of formula.