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Idaho Alimony Laws and Spousal Support

Either party may be awarded alimony or spousal support if the party:

• lacks sufficient property to provide for his or her reasonable needs; and

• is unable to support his or herself through employment.

In determining the amount and duration of alimony or spousal support, an Idaho Court will consider the following:

• the time necessary to acquire sufficient education and training to enable the spouse to find appropriate employment, and that spouse's future earning capacity;

• the duration of the marriage;

• the ability of the spouse from whom support is sought to meet his or her needs while meeting those of the spouse seeking support;

• the financial resources of the spouse seeking maintenance, including marital property apportioned to such spouse and such spouse's ability to meet his or her needs independently;

• the tax consequences to each spouse;

• the age of the spouse seeking maintenance;

• the physical and emotional conditions of the spouse seeking maintenance; and

• the fault of either party.

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