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Spousal Support in Staten Island

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Alimony is also referred to as "spousal support" or "spousal maintenance" in today's legalese. You may be eligible to receive financial support payments from your ex-spouse if you have financial needs and your ex was the higher-earning spouse. Consult us if you have any questions about your unique situation.

In New York, both the Family Court and Supreme Court can order the payment of spousal support. When requesting spousal support from a court, the judge will consider both yours and your ex-spouse's finances and will look at any necessary expenses, such as housing, food, clothing, medical care, education, and other proper and reasonable expenses. If the judge decides that your spouse is financially capable of supporting you so that you can maintain the standard of living to which you have grown accustomed, then a spousal support order may be issued.

Temporary Support Awards

In some cases, a judge may issue a temporary spousal support award to be paid until a divorce is finalized. In these cases, the higher-earning spouse is generally required to pay support to the lower-income spouse while the divorce is in process, allowing the lower-earning spouse an opportunity to maintain their standard of living until the marriage is officially ended.

Speak With a Staten Island Divorce Attorney About Your Case!

In any spousal support or maintenance matter, it is best to consult with us to review the specific facts of your case and give you the advice and counsel you need.

Contact us today for legal assistance concerning any spousal support or maintenance matter.

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Can I Start a Divorce Against My Spouse When I Reside in New York, but My Spouse Does Not Reside in the Country?

The short answer to this question is, generally, yes, however, this is a complicated issue and it is important for you to speak with an experienced attorney about the issues of service of process on your spouse pursuant to international law. When the country in which your spouse is to be served is a signatory to the Hague Service Convention, the documents to be served will need to be translated into the official language of that country and presented to a Central Authority authorized to effectuate service in that country. This is often a lengthy process, which includes the translation of legal documents, shipping of those documents abroad, and locating your spouse. Attorney Dow has experience organizing the service of international process and welcomes the opportunity to help you serve your internationally located spouse.