Albany and Schenectady Family Law Attorneys
Under New York's new no-fault divorce laws, passed in October of 2010, a spouse who is determined to have fewer personal assets is now entitled to seek attorneys fees as part of a temporary spousal support agreement. Previously, the spouse seeking alimony was required to show a financial need and justification for the support. With the new law, however, the courts assume that the spouse who stands to suffer the most financial damages as a result of the property settlement — referred to as the non-monied spouse — is entitled to have legal fees paid as part of the settlement.
If spousal support and attorneys fees are a factor in your pending divorce, talk to an experienced New York family law attorney at Colwell, Colwell & Petroccione in Albany. We will answer all of your questions regarding a full range of issues relating to divorce property and spousal maintenance issues, including:
- New York no-fault divorce laws
- Spousal maintenance and grounds for divorce
- Modification of spousal maintenance
- Separate property and debt
Albany Temporary Spousal Maintenance Laws Lawyers
Colwell, Colwell & Petroccione lawyers have extensive experience in all areas of New York property agreements and alimony awards in courts throughout central and western New York. No matter whether you are seeking temporary spousal maintenance and attorneys fees, or are fighting the alimony obligation, we believe anyone facing divorce deserves honest, vigorous legal representation to protect their rights and financial interests. Begin by learning more about our experience and our approach to helping clients get the voice they need in the courtroom.
Contact our Schenectady Family Law Attorneys the Albany temporary spousal maintenance laws attorneys at Colwell, Colwell & Petroccione, LLP, today. You can benefit from a free consultation with no risk whatsoever.
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