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Does fault count in determining alimony? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Karen B. Hall   
Wednesday, 21 January 2009 20:20
Although an alimony claimant is no longer required to prove the other spouse is at fault in order to be entitled to postseparation support or alimony, the alimony statute still retains the concept of marital fault and still permits a judge to consider evidence of fault in fixing the amount of alimony to be awarded, if any. However, fault is only one of multiple factors to be considered in an award of alimony.
 
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