The spousal maintenance statute in Arizona was amended, and as a result, the Supreme Court developed the new guidelines. The main change is that spousal maintenance awards should only be granted for a period of time and in an amount necessary for the receiving spouse to become self-sufficient.
First Step: Eligibility for Alimony Judges may award alimony to a spouse who: doesn't have enough property to meet that spouse's needs, even after the couple's property has been divided in the divorce. doesn't have enough earning ability in the labor market to be self-sufficient.
After a divorce, it's common for one spouse to make payments to the other as part of the divorce agreement. These payments can be alimony, child support or a mix of both.
You may also wish to visit a Division of Child Support Services Office location. There is one office location in Pima County: DCSS Pima Tucson Office 1455 S. Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85711 1-800-882-4151 Hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Typically, a wife is entitled to half of the community property, potential spousal support, and any personal assets obtained before marriage or received as gifts.
For the Rule of 65 to apply, three things must be true: (1) the party seeking the award is at least 42 years old, (2) the marriage length, as defined above, is at least 16 years (193 or more months), and (3) the age of the spouse seeking spousal maintenance plus the marriage length is equal to or greater than 65.
Child support is never deductible and isn't considered income. Additionally, if a divorce or separation instrument provides for alimony and child support, and the payer spouse pays less than the total required, the payments apply to child support first. Only the remaining amount is considered alimony.
40% of the high earner's net monthly income minus 50% of the low earner's net monthly income. For instance, if Spouse A earns $5,000 per month and Spouse B earns $2,500 per month, temporary spousal support might be calculated as follows: 40% of $5,000 = $2,000. 50% of $2,500 = $1,250.
What to do Stick to a budget. Plan how you will allocate the support payments to meet your child's needs. Request a support modification if your situation changes. You can request a support modification when there's a significant change in your situation.