One spouse has an established career and a steady income. The other may have worked fewer hours, taken time away from employment to care for family members, or relied on shared household finances for years.
When a marriage ends, those different financial positions can become central to the divorce. Alatsas Law Firm handles New York spousal maintenance matters, helping clients examine the income, financial history, and legal factors that may affect support during or after divorce.
An Income Difference Begins the Question, Not the Answer
Spousal maintenance, sometimes called alimony, concerns financial support one spouse may be required to provide to the other. New York law uses guideline calculations and other legal considerations to determine whether an award is appropriate and on what terms.
