Spousal support often begins as a way to help your former spouse regain financial footing after a divorce. At the time, the terms may feel fair and manageable based on both of your circumstances. Over time, however, that obligation can become harder to sustain....
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Why you did not qualify for spousal maintenance
Divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to understand the outcome. Questions about financial security often surface when a court denies or ends spousal maintenance. If you have already gone through a divorce and did not receive spousal...
What happens if your ex refuses to pay spousal maintenance
The stress of getting a divorce can extend beyond the court. A common concern is when an ex-spouse refuses to honor their financial obligation. This blog examines how New York addresses this issue to help make sure that you receive the support you are entitled to. How...
Temporary vs. long-term spousal support: What’s the difference?
During a divorce, financial uncertainty is one of the biggest sources of stress. Many people worry about how they will cover their bills, maintain stability or transition into a new phase of life. Spousal support can be an important part of that financial picture, but...
3 factors New York courts consider when awarding spousal support
Receiving or having to pay spousal support can make a big difference to your post-divorce finances. Learning more about the factors New York courts use when deciding on spousal support eligibility is crucial. Here are three of them to start with: 1. Your ages and...
Making a strong case for post-divorce spousal maintenance
Divorce can represent the end of a chapter, but it can also be the beginning of a financial uphill climb. If you’ve spent years supporting a household, raising children or sacrificing career opportunities for your marriage, you may be entitled to post-divorce...
Can you retire if you’re paying spousal support?
If you are divorcing later in life, your concerns as you negotiate your property division and other agreements will likely revolve around ensuring that you can still retire comfortably on the timeline you desire. What if you are required to pay spousal support to your...
What role does earning potential play in determining support?
Whichever side of the alimony order you’re on, you know that income plays a big role. Both spouses’ incomes are considered when judges determine how much, if anything, one spouse will be ordered to pay the other. Spousal maintenance, as alimony is called in New York...
Types of spousal maintenance in a New York divorce
During divorce, different types of settlements and maintenance arrangements can be established to help ensure minimal disruption to the financial stability and well-being of both parties, particularly when one spouse has been financially dependent on the other....
How long does spousal support last?
Going through a divorce includes multiple challenges, especially in terms of finances. There are no longer two incomes covering living expenses, such as rent, mortgage or utilities. Or, if one person stays at home raising the children, they suddenly do not have any...
