Updated September 1, 2026. Quick answer: Delaware generally limits alimony eligibility to no more than 50% of the marriage term.
This page is limited to the controlling Delaware alimony rule captured below. It does not substitute a generic gray-divorce checklist for the state-specific answer.
The state rule that changes the answer
- Delaware generally limits alimony eligibility to no more than 50% of the marriage term.
- For a marriage of 20 years or longer, the statute places no time limit on eligibility, while keeping the statutory factors applicable.
- An award also carries a continuing good-faith training-and-employment obligation unless the court finds an exception such as severe incapacity or age.
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Primary source and verification
The controlling source used here is Del. Code tit. 13, § 1512. Confirm the current official text and the facts of the order before acting; this is a source-backed planning guide, not individualized legal advice.