Spousal support is different from the division of community property that also occurs in a divorce. With spousal support, the court is seeking to set both spouses on a path toward equal income rather than assets. However, the court may consider the assets awarded to the spouse receiving support and whether or not they have a separate estate — so they may look at the big picture when making its determination of how much support should be ordered. For example, if the husband in a divorce is awarded more of the marital property than his spouse, this may be taken into consideration when determining the amount of spousal support that is appropriate because the spouse will need more assistance in getting back on their feet financially, particularly if the husband received the car, house, or other significant assets in the division of property. In such cases, the court may order the husband to pay more in alimony than otherwise to help offset the imbalance created in the division of property.