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Abstract

I. Divorce and Alimony … A. Considerations When Awarding Alimony … 1. Ability of Husband to Pay … 2. Needs of the Wife … 3. Duration of Marriage … 4. Guilt of Parties … B. Judicial Discretion

II. Alimony Award Subsequent to Divorce Decree

III. Modification of Alimony Awards … A. Statutes Governing … B. Considerations When Modifying an Alimony Decree … 1. Station in Life Rule … 2. Change in Financial Conditions or Circumstances … (a) Earning Capacity of Husband … (b) Increase or Reduction in Husband’s Income … (c) Unemployment of Husband … (d) Business Fluctuations … (e) Acquisition of Property … 3. Change in Needs of Parties … 4. Remarriage of the Parties … C. Alimony in Gross … [no D.] E. Res Judicata

IV. Separation Agreements

V. Conclusion

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