alimony

Alimony in Oklahoma is financial support one spouse may be ordered to pay the other after divorce to maintain a reasonable standard of living or transition to financial independence. Courts consider various factors, including both spouses’ income, assets, educational needs, earning capacity, age, health, and lifestyle when deciding if alimony is appropriate, how much to award, and for how long. Income from special benefits like service-connected disability compensation is excluded from support calculations. Case law such as Kirkland v. Kirkland and Spann v. Spann shapes these decisions. For more detailed information, see Washington County Alimony Basics: What Courts Consider.