To receive alimony in New Hampshire you do not need to be married for a particular number of years. A court will award alimony in New Hampshire to a spouse that does not have adequate income or assets to support themselves in a reasonable manner. The court will examine the standard of living established in the marriage to determine what is reasonable in each case. However, when determining whether alimony is appropriate, the court will consider the length of the marriage. Therefore, if you and your spouse are only married for a short time, if you are awarded alimony it may only be for a few months. In addition to the length of the marriage, the court will also consider your and your spouse’s ages and your occupations. If you are able to support yourself through your employment, the court may not find alimony to be appropriate. However, a divorce can be very complicated and it always best to consult legal assistance to protect your legal rights. Alimony may be requested up to five years following the finalization of the divorce.For more information about alimony in New Hampshire, see http://law.justia.com/codes/new-hampshire/2010/titlexliii/chapter458/section458-19/. In addition, read http://www.freelegalaid.com/nav/new-hampshire/divorce-and-family-law/article/alimony-laws-new-hampshire for additional factors regarding how the court determines whether alimony is appropriate.