New York spousal support & alimony lawyer

Costs vary depending on the case's complexity, whether discovery is required, and if litigation is involved. Marble offers transparent, service-based pricing so costs are clear upfront.

New York uses statutory formulas for temporary and post-divorce maintenance, considering both parties’ incomes, length of marriage, and other statutory factors.

Duration depends on the length of the marriage and the court's discretion. Courts often follow guidelines suggesting specific timeframes, but may adjust based on case factors.

Yes. If circumstances significantly change, such as job loss, retirement, or health issues, you may request a modification unless the order is non-modifiable.

Courts consider income, earning capacity, standard of living, length of marriage, contributions to the marriage, health, and financial obligations.

Yes. Maintenance may terminate if the recipient remarries, either spouse dies, or the court finds sufficient grounds for termination.

For federal tax purposes, spousal maintenance orders entered after January 1, 2019, are not taxable to the recipient and not deductible by the payor. New York generally follows federal tax rules.