What type of evidence is NOT relevant when determining spousal support?

In the context of determining spousal support, the emotional state of the spouses is not a relevant type of evidence. Spousal support decisions are primarily based on financial considerations and the economic impacts of the marriage dissolution. Key factors usually include the financial needs and means of the dependent spouse, the contributions each spouse made to the marriage, including non-monetary contributions that may have affected a spouse's career (such as childcare or supporting the other’s education), and the overall financial situation each party faces post-separation.

While the emotional state of the spouses may have an impact on the dynamics of the relationship or the process of negotiation, it does not directly influence the legal criteria established for financial support. Courts typically focus on tangible evidence such as income, expenses, and living standards rather than psychological or emotional aspects, as these do not provide a clear basis for financial support determinations. Thus, the emotional state does not meet the relevance requirement when assessing spousal support needs.