This one hour presentation is the third part of a comprehensive analysis of spousal support issues in 2014. It provides background, skills and strategies for presentation at trial of defenses to a claim for permanent spousal support and reminders of how they apply to temporary support calculations. Defenses are set forth in the Code and applicable case law. This issue can have substantial or severe financial consequences to your client. This review could give you that one defense that escaped your analysis. An attorney fee order is influenced by these factors. Cases lean both ways. Does it really apply? Get preparation hints, practical advice and suggestions from Nancy Perkovich, CFLS and Mary Martinelli, CFLS.