spousal maintenance; income; property
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Overview
This bill modifies Arizona law regarding spousal maintenance (alimony). It outlines factors a court must consider when determining if a spouse is eligible for maintenance, including lack of sufficient property or earning ability, significant contributions to a spouse’s education, or a long marriage. The bill establishes guidelines for calculating maintenance amounts and durations, with a maximum of four years, and specifies conditions under which maintenance can be terminated, such as remarriage or cohabitation with another individual.
Key provisions
- The court must consider factors like lack of sufficient property, earning ability, and contributions to a spouse’s education when awarding maintenance.
- The Supreme Court will establish guidelines for calculating maintenance amounts, with a maximum duration of four years.
- Maintenance can be terminated if the recipient remarries or habitually cohabitates with another person.
- The court can order reimbursement to the paying spouse for maintenance paid after a remarriage or cohabitation.
- Maintenance orders are not affected by marital misconduct.
- The court can consider factors like the couple’s lifestyle, economic dependence, and community reputation when determining habitual cohabitation.
- Maintenance can be awarded for education or training to help a recipient become self-sufficient.
- The court retains jurisdiction over maintenance issues for the duration of the order.
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