sentences:  In Texas, Mississippi and Tennessee, for example, alimony is awarded only in cases of marriage or civil union of ten years or longer and the payments are limited to three years unless there are special, extenuating circumstances.Furthermore, the amount of spousal support is limited to the lesser of $2,500 per month or 40% of the payee's gross income.In Delaware, spousal support is usually not awarded in marriages of less than 10 years.