Maria is seeking your advice. She recently divorced her wife Anita. Maria wants to know what her support rights might be. She has not been in the workforce for 15 years. She has lived a comfortable life staying at home maintaining the house and caring for their 2 children. Anita earns approximately $350,000 per year. How might a court decide upon any support payments that Maria might receive?

Does your answer change if Maria returns to school?

What if Maria obtains a job as a paralegal that pays roughly $50,000 a year. Would this impact any support obligations?

What if Maria remarries? Would this impact her spousal support?