Arizona law does not use a strict formula for calculating spousal maintenance, unlike child support. Instead, courts consider a variety of factors, including: Income and Earning Potential: The income of both spouses and their potential to earn post-divorce is a critical factor.
Under A.R.S. § 25-319(A), a Judge will analyze whether the spouse: Lacks sufficient property, including property apportioned to the spouse, to provide for that spouse's reasonable needs. Lacks earning ability in the labor market that is adequate to be self-sufficient.
The guideline states that the paying spouse's support be presumptively 40% of his or her net monthly income, reduced by one-half of the receiving spouse's net monthly income. If child support is an issue, spousal support is calculated after child support is calculated.
A. What is Arizona's policy about spousal maintenance duration? Under A.R.S. § 25-319(B), as revised effective September 24, 2022, the spousal maintenance award is only for a period of time and in an amount necessary to enable the receiving spouse to become self-sufficient.
If you qualify for alimony, the amount awarded will depend on several factors, including: The same factors used to decide if you qualify. Your marital standard of living. You and your spouse's age, health, earning capacity and relative financial resources.
The Rule of 65 Requirements For the Rule of 65 to apply, all three of the following requirements need to be met: The party seeking maintenance is at least 42 years old. The marriage lasted at least 16 years. Age of the spouse seeking maintenance + length of marriage is equal to or greater than 65.