Increasingly, people are divorcing after several decades of marriage. Once their children are grown and out of the house, they realize that they have different visions for the way they want to spend the rest of their lives. Maybe they find that they no longer have...
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Alimony
What are the grounds for alimony denial in New York?
If you are going through a divorce, the question of alimony (spousal support) is crucial to address, as it can result in significant financial implications for both parties. In New York divorce cases, alimony is generally ordered in litigated cases to help both...
Is Temporary Spousal Maintenance An Option While A Divorce Is Pending?
As you go through the motions of divorce, you may have a multitude of questions running through your mind about your future. Spousal maintenance is probably one of the most pressing concerns, especially if you're financially dependent on your spouse or worried about...
4 reasons you can get disqualified from receiving ongoing maintenance
During divorce, courts may award maintenance to help enable a financially disadvantaged spouse to maintain a reasonable standard of living. Getting disqualified from receiving ongoing maintenance payments can have serious consequences for the spouse who either...
3 Distinctions of Divorce for Same-Sex Couples
In 2011, love won for all with the landmark Marriage Equality Act, granting same-sex couples the legal right to marry in the State of New York. Obama signed it into law in all 50 states four years later. And while we hope that everyone lives happily ever after, that isn’t reality. As with heterosexual couples, some unions end up in…
The Disruptive Changes to How Alimony Will Be Taxed Starting in 2019
Big Tax Changes to Alimony Payments in 2019 and Going Forward Alimony, otherwise known as spousal support, is a common word in divorce proceedings. Essentially alimony is awarded to a spouse who is not able to meet his or her needs without financial assistance from a spouse that can afford to pay it. And, as of Jan 1, 2019, there…