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Fortunately, if a judge orders you to pay spousal support, it is most likely only temporary. The support is not likely to last more than a few years. However, there are instances where alimony payments must be made on a permanent basis.

Alaska provides for "fault-based" and "no-fault" divorce. In a fault-based divorce, one spouse accuses the other of misconduct. In a no-fault divorce, neither spouse blames the other for the failure of the marriage. Under Alaska divorce laws, adultery is one of the acceptable grounds (reasons) for divorce.

Cheating has no bearing on division of assets unless you have an ironclad prenup. In a community property state, she would get half of the community property assets. If either or both could substantiate sole and separate property, that would remain with the owner.

Some people call this alimony, but in Alaska it is called spousal support. The court may order spousal support to be paid before the divorce is final, after the divorce, or both. But usually, the court orders spousal support for a specific purpose and a limited amount of time.

Who Is Eligible for Spousal Support in Alaska? Either spouse can request spousal support (ask for it in the initial divorce complaint or the answer to the complaint.) But, the court will only award support if the requesting spouse can demonstrate a need for financial assistance, and the other spouse can pay.

While cheating and adultery will not affect your ability to divorce, it certainly can determine if the divorce no-fault or fault. Additionally, adultery can also have an impact on the decisions made during the divorce process, including alimony and property division.