How Is Spousal Maintenance Determined Under Wisconsin Law?

In a divorce case, how does the court determine the details of spousal maintenance, such as duration and amount of the award? The court considers several factors before establishing the details of this order. Factors the court considers include how long the marriage lasted, the education level of each spouse and the standard of living of each spouse. View a full list of what the judge considers when making a spousal maintenance determination in Wisconsin.

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