For a proceeding of dissolution, or in a proceeding to modify alimony, a court may consider at least the following factors in determining alimony: 

• The standard of living existing during the marriage (Ex: income, the approximate value of real and personal property, etc.);

• The financial condition and needs to the payee;

• The payee’s earning capacity or ability to produce income;

• The ability of the payor to provide support; 

• The length of the marriage;

• Whether the payee has custody of a minor child requiring support; 

• Whether the payee directly contributed to any increase in the payor’s skill by paying for education received by the payor or enabling the payor to attend school during the marriage;

• The court may also consider the fault of the parties in determine whether to award alimony and the terms of the alimony. 

See Utah Code 81-4-502 for more.