# Long-term Spousal Support

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8qEk6TjJXy8HNjUZxkojHr

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Permanent Alimony

**Alternative Labels:**

- Maintenance
- Spousal Maintenance

## Definition

Long-term Spousal Support, also known as permanent alimony or maintenance, is financial support that one spouse may be required to pay to the other spouse following a divorce or separation for an extended period, often until the recipient spouse remarries or the paying spouse passes away. This type of support is typically awarded when there is a significant income disparity between the spouses and the recipient spouse is unable to achieve financial self-sufficiency. The duration and amount of long-term spousal support are determined by court decisions or agreements between the parties and may consider factors such as the length of the marriage and the recipient spouse's needs.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDeWjTZogrlt1XvduSP1R8s

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