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Asked on 10/21/2009

When is a spouse entitled to alimony?

How many years do you have to be married before you have to pay alimony in Georgia?

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Terri Brown

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Alimony is not based simply on years of marriage. Alimony is by need, income/expenses, standard of living, education of the parties, etc. Obviously, the longer the marriage the more influential that information becomes, but it is not a determining factor alone.

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