Like most people are saying, I think it needs to be taken on a case-by-case basis, but I do agree with some sort of time limit, even if the time limit is different case-by-case. If the spouse is disabled, then maybe long-term alimony is appropriate. If the spouse is out of a job because they chose to stay at home while they were married, then maybe they should receive alimony temporarily while they look for another job, and continue receiving alimony until they find another job, all the while providing proof that they ARE in fact looking for work. I don't like it when a couple divorces and someone gets a sugar mama/daddy out of it, but I think the court should take into account who has the children and what kind of circumstances they're in.