Spousal maintenance (alimony) is a consideration in divorce and legal separation cases.  The parties can agree whether or not spousal maintenance will be paid in their case, and what the amount and duration will be. If they are not in agreement, a party can ask the judge to  decide if spousal maintenance is appropriate to the parties’ situation, what the award will be, and for how long. The judge will consider the current statute, A.R.S. sec.  25-319,  Spousal Maintenance Calculator, and the facts of the case in making the decision.  Factors include, but are not limited to,  the income and resources of each party, the ages of the parties, and the length of the marriage.