Spousal support (alimony) can significantly impact your financial future after divorce. Whether you're seeking support or defending against excessive demands, our experienced attorneys protect your interests and ensure fair outcomes based on New York law.
Guidelines apply to combined income up to $203,000 (2024)
Based on income differential and whether paying child support
Percentage of marriage length determines support duration
Courts can deviate from guidelines for specific circumstances
Accurate assessment using NY guidelines and software
Strategic negotiations for fair support arrangements
Adjusting support for changed circumstances
Collecting unpaid support through legal action
Spousal support determinations have long-lasting financial consequences. Our attorneys combine deep knowledge of New York maintenance law with strategic advocacy to achieve support arrangements that are fair, sustainable, and legally sound.
Duration depends on marriage length: 15-30% of marriage length for marriages under 15 years, 30-40% for 15-20 years, and 35-50% for marriages over 20 years. Permanent support may apply for very long marriages.
Yes, support can be modified based on substantial changes in circumstances such as job loss, retirement, illness, or the recipient's remarriage or cohabitation.
For divorces finalized after 2018, spousal support is not tax-deductible for the payer nor taxable income for the recipient under federal tax law.
We can pursue enforcement through wage garnishment, asset liens, contempt of court proceedings, and other legal remedies to collect unpaid support.
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