How does the court decide when spousal support should end?

When deciding whether spousal support should end in Wisconsin, the court will look at a variety of factors. The duration and amount of the support are both taken into account. The court will consider how the recipient has tried to become self-supporting and if that effort has been successful. It will also consider the earning capacities of both the payer and recipient, any changes in financial circumstances since the support was first granted, and the ages, health, and need of the parties. The court will also take into account how long the marriage lasted and if the recipient has made the effort to gain the skills or education needed to become self-sufficient. If the recipient has not made that effort, or has not been successful, then the court can decide to terminate the support. If the recipient has made the effort to become self-supporting but it still isn’t enough, then the court can extend the period of support or modify the amount of the payments. When the court does order that spousal support should end, it must do so in a way that is reasonable and fair. The court must also consider the needs of the payer and the recipient, and try to ensure that the recipient will be able to continue to meet those needs. The court may also order that payment of support should continue until the recipient becomes self-sufficient or a new court order is entered to modify or terminate support.

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