A:The court determines which partner is eligible to receive spousal support based on a certain formula, which includes the length of time of the marriage, the earning capacity of each partner, and the lifestyle changes that will be faced when the marriage is dissolved. A marriage over 10 years is considered a marriage of long duration and one ex-spouse may be required to pay spousal support for the life of the other person, or until remarriage. In some cases, neither party will be awarded spousal support. In other cases, there is temporary support ordered by the court while one ex-spouse is retrained to increase their ability to earn a living. If you are concerned about spousal support, contact a Rancho Cucamonga divorce lawyer from Chung & Ignacio, LLP.