NEW YORK SPOUSAL SUPPORT / ALIMONY LAWYERS WITH 15+ YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERTISE

Financial issues can be complex in divorce cases, and alimony or spousal support often becomes a significant consideration when one spouse has relied on the other for financial support during the marriage. At Dalbir Singh & Associates, P.C., our experienced team of attorneys can provide comprehensive guidance on alimony and spousal support, ensuring you have a clear understanding of what to expect during your divorce proceedings. Whether you anticipate paying or receiving spousal support, our attorneys are here to assist you.

WHY DO YOU NEED DALBIR SINGH & ASSOCIATES, P.C.?

When you require a skilled legal advocate to handle your spousal support matters in your divorce, it is crucial to choose a NYC divorce attorney with a proven track record in handling complex financial issues. Attorney Dalbir Singh and our legal team have successfully represented clients facing various spousal support issues, representing both payers and recipients. Regardless of how spousal support or alimony factors into your divorce, we will work diligently to secure a fair and equitable outcome while guiding you through the divorce process.

UNDERSTANDING SPOUSAL SUPPORT

Spousal support, also known as alimony, refers to the financial payments made from one spouse to the other following a divorce. These payments are intended to provide the recipient with the necessary financial support to establish a stable post-divorce life. The determination of alimony or spousal support typically hinges on factors such as the individual income levels of the divorcing spouses, their separate assets and properties, and their ability to generate income after the divorce.

In New York City, spousal support agreements typically operate on a temporary or short-term basis. When a judge orders one spouse to pay alimony to the other, the judge specifies the amount and duration of the payments. Most alimony arrangements involve monthly payments, either for a predetermined period or until certain criteria are met. It is also possible for a recipient to forfeit future alimony if they engage in terminating actions, such as moving in with a new partner or getting remarried.

DETERMINING SPOUSAL SUPPORT IN NYC

If you anticipate spousal support playing a role in your divorce, it is essential to understand how the court determines these payments. When a judge makes a spousal support determination, they consider various factors, including the income levels of both spouses, the age and health conditions of the parties involved, and the duration of the marriage.

In exceptional cases, permanent alimony may be awarded when the recipient is unable to support themselves due to age, medical issues, or disability. However, most family court judges in New York use a sliding scale based on the length of the marriage to determine the duration of alimony payments. For example, in marriages lasting less than 15 years, a judge may award alimony for 15% to 30% of the marriage's length. In marriages lasting 15 to 20 years, alimony could be awarded for 30% to 40% of the marriage's duration. For marriages lasting 20 years or more, alimony may be awarded for up to 59% of the marriage's length.

When the court orders you to pay alimony to your ex-spouse, it is crucial to fulfill your payment obligations as stipulated in the agreement. These payments must continue until the agreement's specified term ends or until the recipient engages in a terminating action. Terminating actions typically include remarriage, cohabitation with a new partner, or exceeding a certain income threshold. Once a terminating action occurs, the payer can cease making payments. In case of any dispute regarding whether a terminating action has taken place, the divorced parties may need to seek resolution through the court to determine the ongoing spousal support obligations.

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