[tmordecai]

What are the rules for getting alimony in Georgia

[Fr_Chuck]

Case by case basis, there is not a one size fits all rules for alimony, like there is child support.

[SweetSunflower]

Hope this information helps clairify things for you a bit-
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The Divorce Code of 1980 provides that the court may allow alimony to either party "only if it finds that alimony is necessary". Alimony in Georgia is authorized in limited situations and is not the broad remedy that it is in other states.

Alimony in Georgia is either "rehabilitative" or "permanent". Alimony is money for support paid to a spouse by the other spouse. Alimony can be for a short or long period. Usually alimony is granted by the court only when a long term marriage ends.

Georgia Annotated Statutes: 19-6-5.

(a) The finder of fact may grant permanent alimony to either party,
Either from the corpus of the estate or otherwise. The following
Shall be considered in determining the amount of alimony, if any, to
Be awarded:

(1) The standard of living established during the marriage;

(2) The duration of the marriage;

(3) The age and the physical and emotional condition of both
Parties;

(4) The financial resources of each party;

(5) Where applicable, the time necessary for either party to
Acquire sufficient education or training to enable him to find
Appropriate employment;

(6) The contribution of each party to the marriage, including, but
Not limited to, services rendered in homemaking, child care,
Education, and career building of the other party;

(7) The condition of the parties, including the separate estate,
Earning capacity, and fixed liabilities of the parties; and

(8) Such other relevant factors as the court deems equitable and
Proper.

(b) All obligations for permanent alimony, however created, the time
For performance of which has not arrived, shall terminate upon
Remarriage of the party to whom the obligations are owed unless
Otherwise provided.