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Alimony or spousal support is commonly sought when a couple chooses to divorce. While a reasonable request in most circumstances, the amount and frequency are generally determined and agreed upon by the parties involved or mandated by the court. Alimony is generally determined separate from any partition of marital assets and is based entirely on the couple’s specific financial conditions and history.
However, alimony arrangements can sometimes be a contentious issue for divorcing partners. While divorce is rarely simple or pleasant, having an experience Syracuse divorce attorney on your side can help make your planning and proceedings as smooth as possible
Alimony is when one spouse provides financial support to the other during or after a divorce. The goal of doing this is to help the divorcing couple maintain their financial equilibrium and avoid any unfavorable economic repercussions for the spouse with the lower salary. In many situations, the court will work to preserve the couple’s former standard of living while taking into account the financial changes that the divorce would bring in terms of income and tax repercussions.
Our team assists clients dealing with spousal support and maintenance issues throughout Syracuse and Western New York and has helped many individuals uphold their legal and financial rights through their divorce.
As previously mentioned, the purpose of spousal support is to care for the spouse and make them self-sufficient. Support is typically requested for a fixed period of time, depending on the circumstances. When the supported spouse dies or remarries, a regular court order for spousal maintenance ends. In some circumstances, support can be rendered permanent or throughout the recipient’s entire life. In rare situations, the court may, with the advice of an attorney, change the amount or term to increase or decrease.
Spousal support, temporary maintenance (pendente lite maintenance), and post-divorce maintenance are the three types of maintenance available in New York. Spousal support is maintenance paid before the divorce. After a divorce petition is filed, maintenance is known as temporary or pendente lite during the divorce process. When the divorce is finalized, post-divorce maintenance follows.
The state of New York, like child support, has guidelines for courts to follow when determining spousal support awards. There are two formulas: one is for married couples with kids, and the other is for married couples without kids. Both approaches are based on net income, with certain modifications permitted.
A number of factors are examined while calculating the amount and duration of spousal support. The following are some of the factors the court may take into account:
Alimony may be granted to either spouse based on financial need. Depending on the specific circumstances, any spouse may be the primary wage earner today, and the other spouse may be entitled to alimony from the primary wage earner, in addition to the many different sorts of support that can be granted—temporary or rehabilitative—every situation is unique.
Divorce is often stressful and difficult. Alimony and spousal support are two topics that could cause more conflict than normal. Having an experienced Tully Rinckey divorce lawyer on your side might help put your mind at ease.
Our team of attorneys has assisted many families with their specific family law matters; so, you can rest assured that we have seen cases similar to yours and can give you the guidance needed to realize your goals. With a team of attorneys located across New York State and access to online consultations and booking, we can assist you at any time and bill at lower rates than competing firms.
No matter your situation, the respectful, knowledgeable, and experienced attorneys at Tully Rinckey will handle your case with the care and attention it deserves. We protect your rights and fight to help you achieve the legal outcomes you desire. Let us represent you today.
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