Under Georgia divorce laws, a judge looks at two overriding factors when determining alimony– the needs of one party and the ability of the other party to pay alimony. While no one can predict exactly what a judge will do in a particular case, Georgia divorce law does provide a list of more specific factors for a judge to consider when awarding alimony in a Georgia divorce:

1. The standard of living established during the marriage;
2. The duration of the marriage (the length of your marriage is favorable under this condition);
3. The age, physical and emotional condition of the 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, and earning capacity; and,
8. Such other relevant facts as the court deems equitable and proper.