spousal support in legal separation?

Phoenix, AZ Viewed 106 times. Posted 5 months ago in Alimony
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If you get a legal separation is spousal support automatically a part of it?
What about a long-term marriage with no children and one spouse ON Social Security? And that spouse has retirement funds at his disposal as well.
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Monica H Donaldson

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This attorney is licensed in Arizona. Posted 5 months ago. Flag as objectionable
Spousal maintenance is available (but not automatic) in a legal separation, just like in a divorce. There is no statutory formula for calculating spousal maintenance. The person requesting it must prove that they need it, and if they can do so, the court must then determine the amount and duration. These determinations are made based on many factors, which are contained in Arizona Revised Statutes 25-319. You should speak with an attorney to learn more about your options.

** This response is provided as general information only and does not constitute legal advice or otherwise establish an attorney client relationship. **
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