In 2017, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) altered the federal tax treatment of spousal support by eliminating it as a tax deduction to the payor. This law also made other...
Spousal Support
When Should You File an Application to Obtain Temporary Support in Your Divorce?
While a divorce is pending, the spouse who earns less may be entitled to temporary spousal support. The support is considered temporary because it only applies until the support...
Do You Have to Pay Spousal Support During Your Divorce If Your Spouse is Underemployed?
During the divorce process, a lesser-earning spouse can typically request temporary spousal support subject to certain rules. However, if your spouse is capable of earning more...
Adapting to Changes: Updates in Income Caps for Child and Spousal Support Calculations in New York
Keeping pace with the changes, New York State has made some crucial amendments to the income caps for both child and spousal support calculations. The new changes are set to be...
How Can You Obtain Temporary Spousal Support During Divorce?
If you earn less than your spouse, you are arguably entitled to temporary spousal support during divorce. Spouses can be obligated to pay spousal support. However, the...
Why Do You Have to Pay Spousal Support During Divorce?
If you’re separated and in the process of getting divorced, you may feel you shouldn’t have to pay support to your spouse. After all, once you file for divorce, your income is no...