Alimony, or spousal support, is a payment made by one spouse to the other during or after a divorce in New York. It provides financial support to the spouse with less income or financial resources. There are various types of
New York Divorce Law Alimony, including temporary, rehabilitation, permanent, and post-divorce. The court determines alimony based on factors like income, length of marriage, age, health, standard of living, child custody, property division, and other financial resources. The duration of alimony depends on the type and circumstances of the case.