Divorce and Family Law FAQs

Yes, in most cases a spousal maintenance award, also known as alimony, will be lower to the spouse making the payments when they also pay child support. The difference can be quite substantial, so it’s important that you work with an experienced Queens divorce attorney who can ensure that your … [Read more...] about If I Don’t Win Custody And Have To Pay Child Support, Will That Reduce My Alimony Payments In Queens?

Yes, if you have income coming in when you file for divorce, it will impact whether and how much alimony you can receive. That doesn’t mean that going back into the workforce is the wrong approach, but it’s worthwhile to consult with an experienced Queens divorce attorney before making that … [Read more...] about If I Get A Job Before I File For Divorce, Will It Impact My Ability To Receive Alimony In Queens?

Eligibility for alimony, known as spousal maintenance in New York, is based on a variety of factors as well as the discretion of the judge. The biggest consideration in any maintenance petition is that an eligible spouse will be the “non-monied” spouse, that is, they will earn less and have … [Read more...] about How Do I Know Whether I’m Eligible For Alimony In My Queens Divorce?

Many people do their best to conceal income from the IRS, so those who work for themselves, work for tips, or otherwise have discretion to process their gross earnings may appear less well off than they really are. When you’re divorcing someone in this situation and want alimony, also known as … [Read more...] about If My Spouse Works Off The Books, How Can I Get Alimony In Queens?

There isn’t a standard formula that judges use to determine alimony, also known as spousal maintenance, in divorces in Queens. Instead, the judge will look at a variety of factors in establishing the validity of any maintenance request, and weigh those items to determine things like the amount … [Read more...] about What Is The Standard Alimony Formula In Queens?

Whether or not retirement savings will be subject to distribution depends a lot on your relative incomes. If you both earn a similar amount and no one has taken significant time off of work for life situations such as child rearing, elder care, or similar, then there may be no need to distribute … [Read more...] about If My Spouse And I Both Have Similar Amounts Of Retirement Savings, Do We Have To Distribute Those As Part Of Our Queens Divorce?