When determining if spousal support should be paid, the first hurdle is to determine whether the spouse claiming support is legally entitled to spousal support. There are many factors that are considered. These include, but not limited to:
the length of the relationship;
​the roles or duties performed by each spouse during cohabitation;
the education of the parties;
the parties’ standard of living during the relationship;
the age of the parties at separation;
the medical or health condition of the party claiming support;
the needs and expenses of the parties; and
the parties’ respective incomes.