Long Island Spousal Support Attorney

Spousal Support/Alimony Agreements and Enforcement

Spousal support, or alimony, is an amount of money that one ex-spouse pays to another after a divorce or legal separation. This money may be paid by either a husband or a wife to a spouse or ex-spouse in order to maintain the standard of living established during the marriage. For Long Island spousal support cases, there is no mathematical formula or guideline set forth by the courts to determine what amount of support should be paid. As such, it is all the more important to involve a lawyer who can properly represent your financial situation and work to protect your interests in regard to paying or receiving alimony.

A Long Island spousal support lawyer can help with any issue related to spousal maintenance. This includes establishing a spousal support agreement with your spouse or seeking a favorable ruling in family court. It also includes modifying support upon a significant change in circumstances or terminating support in some cases. Regardless of the issue you are dealing with, understanding your options and taking the best approach based upon pertinent information may make all the difference in the outcome.

Long Island Spousal Support Lawyer

There are numerous ways an experienced Long Island divorce attorney can assist you in gaining a better understanding of and addressing your spousal support matter. This may include advising you of your rights in regard to spousal support, potential tax ramifications, and what to expect in reaching an agreement on your own or having the court rule upon a spousal support arrangement. With extensive family law experience and a thorough understanding of spousal support in Long Island, the attorneys at The Kepanis Law Firm can offer you information and guidance applicable to your particular situation.