Alimony & Spousal Maintenance

Dividing Assets and Ordering Alimony

Each marriage is different, but when the assets and income that formerly supported one household must be divided to support two, financial difficulties can arise. To remedy this, alimony is often given to a spouse in order to help him or her maintain a certain standard of living.

Alimony (called spousal maintenance in New York State) may be granted temporarily during the divorce process or permanently after the divorce is final.

At the Poughkeepsie law offices of Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner, we offer high-quality legal representation to people facing alimony issues. Whether these issues arise at the time of divorce or as matters of enforcement and modification, we can help.

How Much Alimony Will be Ordered?

It can be difficult to predict how much alimony will be awarded in your situation. Alimony is a complex area of law. Amounts depend upon on the means and needs of a couple, and judges have great discretion. Depending on your financial circumstances, your judge or other factors involved in the divorce, the amount of alimony can vary greatly. That is why it is critical to work with an experienced attorney.

Attorneys at Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner have the experience it takes. Our law firm is a fixture in the Poughkeepsie community. With combined legal experience of more than 90 years, our firm has received an AV rating* under Martindale Hubbell’s Peer Review Rating system.

To speak with a lawyer about your alimony concerns, contact Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner by calling 845-206-4592 or toll-free at 1-866-605-0107. You may also complete our online form.

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