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...
Spousal Support
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...
New Caps for Calculating Spousal Support and Child Support in New York
New York utilizes a formula when calculating spousal support and child support. While spouses can still negotiate the issue, the law provides the guidelines the court will be...
Is Income from a Trust Fund Used in Calculating Spousal or Child Support?
Under New York law, spousal support and child support are determined based on a statutory formula that looks at the income of both parties. When one party has a trust fund, an...
How Is Spousal Support and Child Support Determined When One Spouse is Self-Employed?
When couples divorce, often there are ongoing support obligations. One spouse may be entitled to spousal support or, if the couple has minor children, child support will be...
Do You Have to Pay Spousal Support If Your Ex-Spouse Is Living with Someone Else?
If you are paying alimony to your ex, it may frustrate you to find out he or she is now sharing a home with a new romantic partner. Typically, spousal support ends if the...