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....
Spousal Support Concerns for a Stay at Home Parent and Payor Spouse
When a parent has been out of the workforce for a while, divorce can be particularly stressful because he or she is likely to experience a significant change in financial...
Does Child Support and Spousal Support Cover the Cost of Insurance?
Health and life insurance are costly and the obligation to pay for it can be an issue in divorce. Under New York law, the provisions for insurance differ from other expenses...
How New York State Taxes Spousal Support Payments
While changes in federal taxation of spousal support have been well-publicized, less well-known is how New York taxes spousal support payments. Many people assume New York and...
How Courts are Addressing the Loss of the Tax Deduction for Spousal Support
Under the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, spousal support is no longer tax deductible on the Federal level for the person paying the support. As discussed in a previous post, the...