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Home » Child Custody and Support NY How To Get Past Due Spousal & Child Support Paid on Long Island, NY When a parent or former spouse stops paying court-ordered support, it’s more than an inconvenience; it is a violation of trust that can threaten your family’s... 
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Is Alimony/Spousal Support Taxable in New York and U.S.? Most people undergoing divorce or separation often find themselves wondering about the tax implications of alimony and spousal support. While the terms “alimony” and “spousal support” are... by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Jul 31, 2025
Pendente Lite Provides Temporary Support During NY Divorce Process Divorce can be emotionally and financially overwhelming, particularly when you may need temporary support to help you through the transition to supporting your household. This period can be a... by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Sep 4, 2024
The Top 5 Factors That Influence Alimony Decisions in Long Island, NY Courts Introduction to Alimony or Spousal Support Alimony, otherwise known as spousal support or spousal maintenance, is a payment that one spouse (the higher income earner) makes to the other (the... by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated May 7, 2025
Same-Sex Divorce in NY: Retroactive Prior to 2011 MEA? What Does the New York Marriage Equality Law Mean for Those Married Prior to 2011? Divorce laws in New York are complex, but there are always new updates that could impact your case. If you are planning to get a... by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 17, 2025
How Much Alimony Will I Have to Pay on Long Island, NY? For many individuals who are considering divorce on Long Island, NY, alimony is a major concern. Also called “spousal maintenance”, the term refers to payments made to the lower-earning spouse by the... by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 17, 2025
How Can I Get Alimony Terminated on Long Island, NY? In many Long Island, NY divorces, a higher-earning spouse may be ordered to pay alimony or spousal support to the other. This is almost always temporary support, but the timing and conditions under which spousal... by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 17, 2025
Will Cohabitation After a NY Divorce Affect My Alimony? Moving on after a divorce is sometimes just as hard as getting the divorce in the first place. Things can be even more difficult when alimony or spousal support and new relationships are involved. If you receive... by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Apr 22, 2025
Can a Court Order Me To Provide Insurance In a NY Divorce? When a married couple decides to divorce, there are many issues that need to be sorted out. One of the most important – and often contentious – issues is that of health insurance. Who will be covered by what... by Robert E. Hornberger, Esq | Last updated Mar 20, 2024
Does Alimony Count as Income in New York? Paying spousal support, also known as spousal maintenance or alimony, during and after a divorce in New York can be frustrating and can even put the payor in a financial bind if they are ordered to pay more than they feel they... 
