Each marriage is different, but when the assets and income that formerly supported one household must be divided to support two, financial difficulties can arise. To ease the transition, a judge may award spousal maintenance (commonly called alimony or spousal support) to be paid by one spouse to the other.
At Maura Barrett Law, we have more than 30 years of experience in family law, and we have helped thousands of people resolve issues of spousal maintenance.
Whether you are seeking alimony or are obligated to pay, we will work hard to ensure that you are treated fairly. Our goal is to help you achieve financial stability following divorce.
In New York, two types of alimony (also referred to as spousal support or spousal maintenance) may be awarded in a divorce case.
They are:
Further, when determining permanent alimony, a judge may consider many factors, including:
No matter what you are trying to overcome or achieve in your divorce, make sure you have an attorney with the knowledge and skills you can count on to help you. Come meet with us at our office in the town of Poughkeepsie by calling us at 845-486-4300 or emailing us here. If you are facing divorce, or think you may be soon, now is the best time to contact an attorney, so act today.
They’re essentially the same — payments from one spouse to the other to maintain financial stability after divorce.
The state uses statutory formulas that account for income, duration of marriage, and standard of living.
It depends on marriage length and circumstances — short-term marriages may result in temporary maintenance, while long-term ones may justify longer support.
Yes, if there’s a substantial change in circumstances like job loss, remarriage, or retirement.
For divorces finalized after 2018, spousal support is no longer deductible by the payer or taxable to the recipient.
We guide clients through spousal maintenance and alimony issues with fairness and sensitivity, balancing financial stability and independence.
