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past standard in Arkansas

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.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Boyles v. Boylesgreen
ark · 1980 · cited in 6 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1988–2025
2 sentences

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

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

26
Moore v. Mooregreen
ark · 2016 · cited in 6 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2021
2 sentences

2021See 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

16
Lakshminarayana Chekuri v. Madhuri Nekkalapudigreen
ark · 2020 · cited in 3 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2024
2 sentences

2024Id. at 17, 593 S.W.3d at 477.

2023Id. at 17, 593 S.W.3d at 477 .

13
Agape Church, Inc. v. Pulaski Countygreen
ark · 1991 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arkansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (52)

CaseCitedYears
Johnson v. Cotton-Johnson neutral
arkctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2023Johnson v. Cotton-Johnson, 88 Ark.

2018Johnson v. Cotton-Johnson , 88 Ark.

72009–2023
Page v. Page green
arkctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2026Page v. Page, 2010 Ark.

2022Page v. Page, 2010 Ark.

52012–2026
Foster v. Foster green
ark · 2016
2 sentences

2021Id., 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

42018–2021
Delacey v. Delacey green
arkctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2017Id.

2014Delacey v. Delacey, 85 ArkApp. 419, 155 S.W.3d 701 (2004).

32007–2017
Rudder v. Hurst green
arkctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2012Rudder v. Hurst, 2009 Ark.

2010Rudder v. Hurst, 2009 Ark.

32010–2012
Lewis v. Lewis neutral
ark · 1941
2 sentences

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.

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.

31980–1983
Trucks v. Trucks green
arkctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2019Id.

2018Id.

22018–2019
Franklin v. Franklin green
arkctapp · 1988
2 sentences

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)).

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)).

21990–2017
Evtimov v. Milanova green
arkctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2013Evtimov v. Milanova, 2009 Ark.

2013Evtimov v. Milanova, 2009 Ark.

22013–2013
Rawls v. Yarberry green
arkctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2026App. 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

12026–2026
John Anthony Middleton v. Cathy J. Middleton neutral
arkctapp · 2020
1 sentence

2021Id.

12021–2021
Spears v. Spears green
arkctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2020Id.

12020–2020
Wadley v. Wadley green
arkctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2016Other 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.

12016–2016
Kuchmas v. Kuchmas green
ark · 2006
1 sentence

2016Id.

12016–2016
Armstrong v. Armstrong green
miss · 1993
2 sentences

2016Va. 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

12016–2016
St. Cyr v. St. Cyr green
mdctspecapp · 2016
2 sentences

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

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

12016–2016
John William Ernest Ward v. Erica Jill Ward green
wva · 2014
2 sentences

2016Ct. 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

12016–2016
Patricia Carlene Mayfield v. Phillip Harold Mayfield green
tenn · 2012
2 sentences

2016Va. 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

12016–2016
Gnall v. Gnall (073321) green
nj · 2015
2 sentences

2016Ct. 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

12016–2016
Webb v. Webb green
arkctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2015Secondary 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 .

12015–2015
Vigneault v. Vigneault green
arkctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2012Vigneault v. Vigneault, 2010 Ark.

12012–2012
Taylor v. Taylor green
ark · 2007
2 sentences

2009Id.

2009Id.

12009–2009
Russell v. Russell green
ark · 1982
2 sentences

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

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

12009–2009
Johnson v. State green
ark · 1987
2 sentences

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).

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).

11997–1997
Snyder v. Pennsylvania Judicial Inquiry & Review Board green
scotus · 1987
1 sentence

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).

11997–1997
Bayer v. Johnson green
scotus · 1987
1 sentence

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).

11997–1997
Johnson v. Arkansas green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

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).

1997Johnson v. State, 291 Ark. 260 , 724 S.W.2d 160 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 830 (1987).

11997–1997
Woodruff v. Shockey green
ark · 1989
11995–1995
Johnson v. Johnson green
ark · 1924
11980–1980
Berger v. Berger neutral
ark · 1953
11980–1980
White v. White neutral
ark · 1958
11980–1980
Alexander v. Alexander neutral
ark · 1967
11980–1980
Hoyt v. Hoyt green
ark · 1970
11980–1980
Bower v. Bower neutral
ark · 1972
11980–1980
Howard v. Howard neutral
ark · 1972
11980–1980
Mickle v. Mickle neutral
ark · 1972
11980–1980
Rose v. Rose neutral
ark · 1973
11980–1980
Reagan v. Reagan neutral
ark · 1973
11980–1980
Strang v. Strang green
ark · 1975
11980–1980
Webb v. Webb neutral
ark · 1977
11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-315 (22) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-312 (18) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 9-12-309 (6)

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.

Where else courts name it

AR 55 (1980–2026) HI 10 (1996–2025) NY 9 (1984–2024) IL 9 (1945–2023) PA 9 (1960–2021) TX 8 (1974–2023) FL 7 (1969–2013) NJ 7 (1956–2020) CA 6 (1974–2023) ND 6 (1989–2009) OR 5 (1974–2022) OH 5 (2018–2026) MO 4 (1963–2015) UT 4 (1989–2020) WI 4 (1927–2023) NM 4 (2011–2012) IA 4 (1981–2014) MT 4 (1959–2004) ME 3 (1984–2008) NC 3 (2018–2021) GA 3 (1986–2022) AZ 2 (1991–2012) DE 2 (1999–2021) MS 2 (2015–2016) MN 2 (1977–1992) MD 2 (2000–2001) DC 2 (1966–1979) RI 2 (1984–2010) CT 2 (1989–1995) IN 2 (1926–2009) WV 2 (1982–1990) VA 2 (2024–2024) ID 2 (1974–2026) NV 2 (1989–1998) LA 2 (1977–1989) NH 2 (1989–2009) MI 2 (1992–2015) WY 2 (1981–1981) CO 2 (1985–2006) OK 2 (1994–1994)

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