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...
Spousal Support
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...
Can You Reduce Spousal Support If Your Spouse Doesn’t Want to Work Full-Time?
New York Spousal support rules do take into account spouses who are not in the workforce full-time at the time of the divorce. Typically, they are not expected to get a job right...
How Can You Verify Your Spouse’s Income for Child Support and Spousal Support Purposes?
If you are getting divorced, you and your spouse will have to share information about your respective incomes for purposes of determining child support and spousal support if...