If a spouse commits adultery, could that result in higher alimony?

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No. The courts have been fairly clear that the existence of or the amount alimony should not be set as a punishment for the bad acting spouse. Alimony is based on the receiving spouses need fro the alimony and the paying spouses ability to pay This means that if you had a pretty good alimony case, you should not expect a higher alimony amount just because your spouse committed adultery. Similarly, if you had a weak alimony case, the adultery would not make your case any stronger.