55 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2026 12 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Arkansas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Boyles v. Boylesgreen2 sentences2014In Boyles v. Boyles, 268 Ark. 120, 124 , 594 S.W.2d 17, 20 (1980), our supreme court held that the courts consider many factors in arriving at an amount of alimony, among them the financial circumstances of both parties; the financial needs and obligations of both; the couple’s past standard of living; the value of jointly owned property; the amount and nature of the income, both current and anticipated, of both husband and wife; the extent and nature of the resources and assets of each of the parties; the amount of income of each |4that is “spendable,” the amounts which, after entry of the de 2014In Boyles v. Boyles, 268 Ark. 120, 124 , 594 S.W.2d 17, 20 (1980), our supreme court held that the courts consider many factors in arriving at an amount of alimony, among them the financial circumstances of both parties; the financial needs and obligations of both; the couple’s past standard of living; the value of jointly owned property; the amount and nature of the income, both current and anticipated, of both husband and wife; the extent and nature of the resources and assets of each of the parties; the amount of income of each |4that is “spendable,” the amounts which, after entry of the de | 2 | 6 |
Moore v. Mooregreen2 sentences2021See Moore v. Moore, 2016 Ark. 105 , 486 S.W.3d 766 . 2016The circuit court may also consider secondary factors, such as (1) the financial circumstances of both parties; (2) the couple’s past standard of living; (3) the value of jointly owned property; (4) the amount and nature of the parties’ income, both current and anticipated; (5) the extent and nature of the resources and assets of each of the parties; (6) the amount of income of each that is spendable; (7) the earning ability and capacity of each party; (8) the property awarded or given to one of the parties, either by the court or the other party; (9) the disposition made of the homestead or j | 1 | 6 |
Lakshminarayana Chekuri v. Madhuri Nekkalapudigreen2 sentences2024Id. at 17, 593 S.W.3d at 477. 2023Id. at 17, 593 S.W.3d at 477 . | 1 | 3 |
| Agape Church, Inc. v. Pulaski Countygreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arkansas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Johnson v. Cotton-Johnson
neutral
2 sentences2023Johnson v. Cotton-Johnson, 88 Ark. 2018Johnson v. Cotton-Johnson , 88 Ark. | 7 | 2009–2023 |
Page v. Page
green
2 sentences2026Page v. Page, 2010 Ark. 2022Page v. Page, 2010 Ark. | 5 | 2012–2026 |
Foster v. Foster
green
2 sentences2021Id., 506 S.W.3d at 815 . 2020“In addition, the following secondary factors should be considered: (1) the financial circumstances of both parties; (2) the couple’s past standard of living; (3) the value of jointly owned property; (4) the amount and nature of the parties’ income, both current and anticipated; (5) the extent and nature of the resources and assets of each of the parties; (6) the amount of income of each that is spendable; (7) the earning ability and capacity of each party; (8) the property awarded or given to one of the parties, either by the court or the other party; (9) the disposition made of the homestead | 4 | 2018–2021 |
Delacey v. Delacey
green
2 sentences2017Id. 2014Delacey v. Delacey, 85 ArkApp. 419, 155 S.W.3d 701 (2004). | 3 | 2007–2017 |
Rudder v. Hurst
green
2 sentences2012Rudder v. Hurst, 2009 Ark. 2010Rudder v. Hurst, 2009 Ark. | 3 | 2010–2012 |
Lewis v. Lewis
neutral
2 sentences1983However, in Lewis v. Lewis, 202 Ark. 740 , 151 S.W.2d 998 (1941), and Boyles, supra, the Court has stated that infixing the amount of alimony the primary consideration is the ability of the husband to pay regardless of what other factors may indicate. 1983However, in Lewis v. Lewis, 202 Ark. 740 , 151 S.W.2d 998 (1941), and Boyles, supra, the Court has stated that infixing the amount of alimony the primary consideration is the ability of the husband to pay regardless of what other factors may indicate. | 3 | 1980–1983 |
Trucks v. Trucks
green
2 sentences2019Id. 2018Id. | 2 | 2018–2019 |
Franklin v. Franklin
green
2 sentences2017Franklin, 25 Ark.App. at 290-91 , 758 S.W.2d at 8 (quoting Boyles v. Boyles, 268 Ark. 120, 124-25 , 594 S.W.2d 17, 20 (1980)). 2017Franklin, 25 Ark.App. at 290-91 , 758 S.W.2d at 8 (quoting Boyles v. Boyles, 268 Ark. 120, 124-25 , 594 S.W.2d 17, 20 (1980)). | 2 | 1990–2017 |
Evtimov v. Milanova
green
2 sentences2013Evtimov v. Milanova, 2009 Ark. 2013Evtimov v. Milanova, 2009 Ark. | 2 | 2013–2013 |
Rawls v. Yarberry
green
1 sentence2026App. 536 , 564 S.W.3d 537 . 8 (Repl. 2020). 6 of living in light of the particular facts in each case, and the primary factors to be considered in determining whether to award alimony are the financial need of one spouse and the other spouse’s ability to pay.9 There are secondary factors that may also be considered: (1) the parties’ financial circumstances; (2) the parties’ past standard of living; (3) the value of jointly owned property; (4) the amount and nature of the parties’ income, both current and anticipated; (5) the extent and nature of the resources and assets of each party; (6) the | 1 | 2026–2026 |
John Anthony Middleton v. Cathy J. Middleton
neutral
1 sentence2021Id. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Spears v. Spears
green
1 sentence2020Id. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Wadley v. Wadley
green
1 sentence2016Other factors include the financial circumstances of both parties; the couple’s past standard of living; the value of jointly owned property; the amount and nature of the income, both current and anticipated, of both parties; the extent and nature of the resources and assets of each party; the amount of each party’s spendable income; the earning ability and capacity of both parties; the disposition of the homestead or jointly owned property; the condition of health and medical needs of the parties; and the duration of the marriage, Id. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Kuchmas v. Kuchmas
green
1 sentence2016Id. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Armstrong v. Armstrong
green
2 sentences2016Va. 2014) (discussing statutory factors applicable to all awards of spousal support); Mayfield v. Mayfield, 395 S.W.3d 108 (Tenn. 2012) (same); Armstrong v. Armstrong, 618 So. 2d 1278 (Miss. 1993) (same). 2016Cyr, 228 Md.App. 163 , 137 A.3d 332 (2016) (discussing statutory factors such as the parties’ past standard of living, their earning ability and capacity, and the duration of their marriage in determining whether rehabilitative alimony was appropriate); Gnall v. Gnall, 222 N.J. 414 , 119 A.3d 891 (2015) (holding that the trial court was required to consider all statutory factors in considering whether permanent, limited-duration, rehabilitative, or reimbursement alimony was warranted); Ward v. Ward, 233 W.Va. 108 , 755 S.E.2d 494 (2014) (discussing statutory factors applicable to all awards of | 1 | 2016–2016 |
St. Cyr v. St. Cyr
green
2 sentences2016Cyr, 228 Md.App. 163 , 137 A.3d 332 (2016) (discussing statutory factors such as the parties’ past standard of living, their earning ability and capacity, and the duration of their marriage in determining whether rehabilitative alimony was appropriate); Gnall v. Gnall, 222 N.J. 414 , 119 A.3d 891 (2015) (holding that the trial court was required to consider all statutory factors in considering whether permanent, limited-duration, rehabilitative, or reimbursement alimony was warranted); Ward v. Ward, 233 W.Va. 108 , 755 S.E.2d 494 (2014) (discussing statutory factors applicable to all awards of 2016Cyr, 228 Md.App. 163 , 137 A.3d 332 (2016) (discussing statutory factors such as the parties’ past standard of living, their earning ability and capacity, and the duration of their marriage in determining whether rehabilitative alimony was appropriate); Gnall v. Gnall, 222 N.J. 414 , 119 A.3d 891 (2015) (holding that the trial court was required to consider all statutory factors in considering whether permanent, limited-duration, rehabilitative, or reimbursement alimony was warranted); Ward v. Ward, 233 W.Va. 108 , 755 S.E.2d 494 (2014) (discussing statutory factors applicable to all awards of | 1 | 2016–2016 |
John William Ernest Ward v. Erica Jill Ward
green
2 sentences2016Ct. App. 2016) (discussing statutory factors such as the parties’ past standard of living, their earning ability and capacity, and the duration of their marriage in determining whether rehabilitative alimony was appropriate); Gnall v. Gnall, 119 A.3d 891 (N.J. 2015) (holding that the trial court was required to consider all statutory factors in considering whether permanent, limited-duration, rehabilitative, or reimbursement alimony was warranted); Ward v. Ward, 755 S.E.2d 494 (W. 2016Cyr, 228 Md.App. 163 , 137 A.3d 332 (2016) (discussing statutory factors such as the parties’ past standard of living, their earning ability and capacity, and the duration of their marriage in determining whether rehabilitative alimony was appropriate); Gnall v. Gnall, 222 N.J. 414 , 119 A.3d 891 (2015) (holding that the trial court was required to consider all statutory factors in considering whether permanent, limited-duration, rehabilitative, or reimbursement alimony was warranted); Ward v. Ward, 233 W.Va. 108 , 755 S.E.2d 494 (2014) (discussing statutory factors applicable to all awards of | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Patricia Carlene Mayfield v. Phillip Harold Mayfield
green
2 sentences2016Va. 2014) (discussing statutory factors applicable to all awards of spousal support); Mayfield v. Mayfield, 395 S.W.3d 108 (Tenn. 2012) (same); Armstrong v. Armstrong, 618 So. 2d 1278 (Miss. 1993) (same). 2016Cyr, 228 Md.App. 163 , 137 A.3d 332 (2016) (discussing statutory factors such as the parties’ past standard of living, their earning ability and capacity, and the duration of their marriage in determining whether rehabilitative alimony was appropriate); Gnall v. Gnall, 222 N.J. 414 , 119 A.3d 891 (2015) (holding that the trial court was required to consider all statutory factors in considering whether permanent, limited-duration, rehabilitative, or reimbursement alimony was warranted); Ward v. Ward, 233 W.Va. 108 , 755 S.E.2d 494 (2014) (discussing statutory factors applicable to all awards of | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Gnall v. Gnall (073321)
green
2 sentences2016Ct. App. 2016) (discussing statutory factors such as the parties’ past standard of living, their earning ability and capacity, and the duration of their marriage in determining whether rehabilitative alimony was appropriate); Gnall v. Gnall, 119 A.3d 891 (N.J. 2015) (holding that the trial court was required to consider all statutory factors in considering whether permanent, limited-duration, rehabilitative, or reimbursement alimony was warranted); Ward v. Ward, 755 S.E.2d 494 (W. 2016Cyr, 228 Md.App. 163 , 137 A.3d 332 (2016) (discussing statutory factors such as the parties’ past standard of living, their earning ability and capacity, and the duration of their marriage in determining whether rehabilitative alimony was appropriate); Gnall v. Gnall, 222 N.J. 414 , 119 A.3d 891 (2015) (holding that the trial court was required to consider all statutory factors in considering whether permanent, limited-duration, rehabilitative, or reimbursement alimony was warranted); Ward v. Ward, 233 W.Va. 108 , 755 S.E.2d 494 (2014) (discussing statutory factors applicable to all awards of | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Webb v. Webb
green
1 sentence2015Secondary factors the court may consider are “the circumstances of the parties; the couple’s past standard of living; the value of jointly owned property; the amount and nature of the income, both current and anticipated, of both parties; the disposition of the homestead or jointly owned property; the condition of health and medical needs of the parties; and the duration of the marriage.” Id. at 3-4, 450 S.W.3d at 269 . | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Vigneault v. Vigneault
green
1 sentence2012Vigneault v. Vigneault, 2010 Ark. | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Taylor v. Taylor
green
2 sentences2009Id. 2009Id. | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Russell v. Russell
green
2 sentences2009In the case at bar we find that alimony should be set at $2,100.00 per month. .The factors referred to by Boyles, are: (1) the financial circumstances of both parties; (2) the couple's past standard of living; (3) the value of jointly owned property; (4) the amount and nature of the parties’ income, both current and anticipated; (5) the extent and nature of the resources and assets of each of the parties; (6) the amount of income of each that is spendable; (7) the earning ability and capacity of each party; (8) the property awarded or given to one of the parties, either by the court or the oth 2009In the case at bar we find that alimony should be set at $2,100.00 per month. .The factors referred to by Boyles, are: (1) the financial circumstances of both parties; (2) the couple's past standard of living; (3) the value of jointly owned property; (4) the amount and nature of the parties’ income, both current and anticipated; (5) the extent and nature of the resources and assets of each of the parties; (6) the amount of income of each that is spendable; (7) the earning ability and capacity of each party; (8) the property awarded or given to one of the parties, either by the court or the oth | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Johnson v. State
green
2 sentences1997Johnson v. State, 291 Ark. 260 , 724 S.W.2d 160 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 830 , 108 S.Ct. 101 , 98 L.Ed.2d 61 (1987). 1997Johnson v. State, 291 Ark. 260 , 724 S.W.2d 160 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 830 , 108 S.Ct. 101 , 98 L.Ed.2d 61 (1987). | 1 | 1997–1997 |
Snyder v. Pennsylvania Judicial Inquiry & Review Board
green
1 sentence1997Johnson v. State, 291 Ark. 260 , 724 S.W.2d 160 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 830 , 108 S.Ct. 101 , 98 L.Ed.2d 61 (1987). | 1 | 1997–1997 |
Bayer v. Johnson
green
1 sentence1997Johnson v. State, 291 Ark. 260 , 724 S.W.2d 160 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 830 , 108 S.Ct. 101 , 98 L.Ed.2d 61 (1987). | 1 | 1997–1997 |
Johnson v. Arkansas
green
2 sentences1997Johnson v. State, 291 Ark. 260 , 724 S.W.2d 160 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 830 , 108 S.Ct. 101 , 98 L.Ed.2d 61 (1987). 1997Johnson v. State, 291 Ark. 260 , 724 S.W.2d 160 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 830 (1987). | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Woodruff v. Shockey green | 1 | 1995–1995 |
| Johnson v. Johnson green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Berger v. Berger neutral | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| White v. White neutral | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Alexander v. Alexander neutral | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Hoyt v. Hoyt green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Bower v. Bower neutral | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Howard v. Howard neutral | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Mickle v. Mickle neutral | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Rose v. Rose neutral | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Reagan v. Reagan neutral | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Strang v. Strang green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Webb v. Webb neutral | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.