If I have been married for 10 years or more, can I expect to receive spousal support for the rest of my life?
	Absolutely not. The duration of spousal support is at the sound discretion of the Court and is based upon many factors enumerated in the Family Code. Notwithstanding, however, the Court is required to reserve jurisdiction over the issue of spousal support for the benefit of a party when requested if the parties have been married for 10 years or more, unless the parties agree otherwise.

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