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...
Spousal Support
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...
Does Retirement Change the Amount of Spousal Support You Must Pay?
If you got divorced before you and/or your spouse retired, you may be surprised to discover that generally, retirement does not change the amount of spousal support with a few...
When Does Spousal Support End?
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...
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....