• the time necessary to acquire sufficient education and training to enable the spouse to find appropriate employment, and that spouse's future earning capacity; 

• the standard of living established during the marriage; 

• the duration of the marriage; 

• the ability of the spouse from whom support is sought to meet his or her needs while meeting those of the spouse seeking support; 

• the financial resources of the spouse seeking maintenance, including separate or community property apportioned to such spouse and such spouse's ability to meet his or her needs independently;

• the needs and obligations of each spouse;

• the age of the spouses; 

• the physical and emotional conditions of the spouses; and 

• any child support responsibilities for a child living with the parent.

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