LD 2276
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LR 3375
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3.__Methods of payment; term and limitations.__The order must
state the method or methods of payment that the court determines
just, including, but not limited to, lump-sum and installment
payments.__The order must also state the term of and any
limitations on the award that the court determines just,
including, but not limited to:

 
A.__A limit on any increases or decreases in the amount of
support;

 
B.__A limit on any increases or decreases in the term of
support;

 
C.__A limit on the method or methods of payment of support;

 
D.__A limit on the payment of support related to the
remarriage of the payee; and

 
E.__A limit on the payment of support related to
cohabitation by the payee.

 
4.__Modification.__An award of spousal support is subject to
modification when it appears that justice requires unless and to
the extent the order awarding or modifying spousal support
expressly states that the award, in whole or in part, is not
subject to future modification.

 
5.__Factors.__The court shall consider the following factors
when determining an award of spousal support:

 
A.__The length of the marriage;

 
B.__The ability of each party to pay;

 
C.__The age of each party;

 
D.__The employment history and employment potential of each
party;

 
E.__The income history and income potential of each party;

 
F.__The education and training of each party;

 
G.__The provisions for retirement and health insurance
benefits of each party;

 
H.__The tax consequences of the division of marital
property, including the tax consequences of the sale of the
marital home, if applicable;


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