How Long Do I Have to Be Married to Receive Alimony in New York?
Alimony, or spousal maintenance, is a financial arrangement in New York that helps support a spouse after divorce. The duration and amount of alimony depend on various factors, including the length of the marriage, each spouse’s financial situation, and the court’s discretion. Here’s what you need to know about how long...
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How to Preserve Privacy in High-Profile Divorces
Divorcing couples often prefer to keep the details of a divorce private. When couples are celebrities or high-profile individuals, keeping a divorce out of the public eye is often necessary for protecting the career, reputation, and finances of one or both spouses.
High-profile divorces require the skill and experience...
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How a Lifestyle Analysis Determines Spousal Support
During a divorce, the courts work hard to ensure that each spouse enjoys a post-divorce standard of living comparable to the standard of living during the marriage. To do this, judges need hard evidence of each spouse’s lifestyle.
Although the Statement of Net Worth and other financial...
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Factors Influencing Spousal Maintenance Decisions
New York divorces do not automatically include spousal maintenance, also called alimony. Instead, the spouse seeking maintenance must show several factors to establish the right to spousal support and the amount they deserve.
Factors Considered When Awarding Spousal Maintenance
The purpose of...
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Tax Considerations for Couples Who Are Separating
The process of separating takes a toll on you emotionally, but it also has a big impact on your finances, including your taxes. Divorce and taxes are inextricably linked, making it necessary to turn to a divorce attorney who can help you navigate the process. Learn more about what you need...
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Ask the Divorce Attorney: Does An Affair Impact Alimony or Child Support?
Infidelity is one of the most common situations that leads a spouse to file for divorce. An affair is an understandably hurtful situation. Trust is broken, and the spouse who remained faithful often feels like their entire marriage has been a lie.
One of the most common questions
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Do I Need to Modify My Spousal Support Order if I’m Making More Money?
Spousal support orders are also known as “maintenance” payments. These payments are court-ordered and require one spouse to pay the other after a legal separation or divorce.
These support orders are meant to ensure that both parties can maintain a reasonable...
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Does Infidelity Affect Spousal Support?
Infidelity is one of the most commonly cited reasons for divorce. If you are going through a divorce after your spouse engaged in an extramarital affair, it is normal to feel uncertain about your financial future.
For those facing a divorce in New York, you may wonder what the...
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Can Husbands Receive Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)?
If you are facing a potential divorce, you may be entitled to spousal maintenance (alimony). Many people are curious about whether a husband may be entitled to spousal support. Husbands in New York can receive spousal support just like wives when applicable based on the parties’ incomes and financial circumstances.
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