Spousal support may be awarded in varying circumstances to assist a financially dependent party. Issues involved in determining spousal support depend on key factors such as: (a) gross incomes of the parties, (b) need and ability to pay, (c) length of a marriage, (d) standard of living during the marriage, (e) the roles of the parties in marriage, (f) the abilities of the parties and (g) financial resources of the parties. under Click on this link to read the Code section the court must rely upon in determining spousal support decisions.