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Spousal Support | Brooklyn | Nassau County | New York
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As experienced Divorce Attorneys in New York, The Schreck Law Group understands that there is no tougher period of time for a family to endure than a divorce.
Spousal Support, traditionally known as alimony, but more commonly referred to as maintenance, may be awarded to one of the parties involved in a divorce.
The purpose of spousal support is to limit the financial hardship of a spouse who was previously earning little to no money during the course of the marriage. The court recognizes that the husband or wife should maintain the standard of living that they were accustomed to during the marriage. Though it is not mandatory, a judge under certain conditions can order maintenance.
Determining Maintenance Amounts
Maintenance amounts and length of payment are determined at the court’s discretion. Unlike child support, there are no strict guidelines to determine a monetary amount. The following guidelines are based upon the Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act and is the recommended standard in determining alimony awards:
- Length of marriage
- Employment status of spouses
- Age, physical condition, emotional state, and financial condition of the former spouses
- Length of time the recipient would need for education or training to become self-sufficient
- The standard of living during the marriage
- Ability of the payer spouse to support the recipient and still support himself or herself
The Schreck Law Group blends the experience of a large New York litigation firm with the personal service of a boutique firm and can handle intense divorce litigation. Call our Nassau County and Queens NY offices at (516) 500-1270.
Length of Spousal Support Payments
Spousal support is only necessary for the recipient to become self-supporting. If there is no predetermined termination date, payments must continue until the court orders it to end.
The Schreck Law Group blends the experience of a large New York litigation firm with the personal service of a boutique firm and can handle intense divorce litigation. Call our Nassau County and Queens NY offices at (516) 500-1270.