If your marriage lasted for more than 25 years, a court will generally award permanent maintenance. (info.legalzoom.com)
For permanent maintenance, you simply make your request in the appropriate section of the divorce petition. (info.legalzoom.com)
But if the combined income is over $ 75,000, the court will award temporary or permanent maintenance only if one spouse does not have the personal resources to reasonably meet her financial needs. (info.legalzoom.com)