Spousal support or alimony is not meant to last forever. New York sets forth statutory guidelines for calculating the duration of support. The rules exist with the view that even...
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Should You Accept Spousal Support as a Lump Sum Payment?
In New York, spousal support awards in divorce are determined according to a formula set by statute. However, the parties still have the flexibility to negotiate their own terms....
What Rights Does a Spouse Have to Support While the Divorce Action is Pending?
Many spouses worry about paying bills while a divorce is pending and before a court orders spousal support. This is particularly true where one spouse has significantly less...
Will Your Spousal Support Increase Once Child Support Payments End?
In many divorces, one spouse gets spousal support or alimony from the other. In New York, spousal support is calculated using a formula established by statute, although there is...
When Can Parenting Time Be Modified?
Long after a divorce is finalized, the parties may still have disputes over matters such as visitation or parenting time. Circumstances may change for one parent or the child and...
What Are Your Rights to Your Spouse’s Stock Options in Divorce?
When spouses file for divorce, their marital property will be equitably distributed between them with equitable not meaning equal but fair under the circumstances. Generally, it...