--- title: Spousal Maintenance - Long Island Divorce Attorney description: Speak with our Long Island divorce attorneys for assistance with your spousal maintenance case. Alimony can be paid by either party in New York. image: https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/hubfs/Images/divorce-money.jpg --- [![](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/sunshine-feinstein-logo-1.png?width=500&height=94&name=sunshine-feinstein-logo-1.png)](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com?hsLang=en-us) # Spousal Maintenance Lawyers #### Protecting Your Rights in Alimony Payments & Maintenance Issues involving finances are some of the most complex within the context of a divorce. Spousal maintenance, also known as spousal support, is an important aspect of almost any divorce, but it can also be a highly contested issue. Couples who divorce or separate will need to obtain the experienced legal guidance of a Long Island divorce lawyer from Sunshine & Feinstein. [![Schedule a Consultation Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2267742/8b05d30b-3dc7-47bb-9b18-54d8e3566d37.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2267742/8b05d30b-3dc7-47bb-9b18-54d8e3566d37) ![home model on top of divorce papers](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/divorce-home.jpg?width=921&height=484&name=divorce-home.jpg) ![rings sitting on top of money](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/divorce-money.jpg?width=921&height=720&name=divorce-money.jpg) ### Types of Spousal Support Several types of spousal support are available for the different circumstances that our clients face. Temporary spousal maintenance is when the court awards pendente lite relief so that spouses who are dependent can maintain the same type of lifestyle they became accustomed to during the marriage. Fixed durational maintenance is granted to rehabilitate and improve the employment potential of the dependent spouse. Permanent maintenance continues through the rest of the receiving spouse’s life or until they remarry. Final orders of spousal maintenance are different from [child support orders](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/Family-Law/Child-Support?hsLang=en-us) in that there is not a strict guideline for how spousal support is calculated. Domestic relations law requires the court to consider various factors when deciding on a spousal support award, including: - Property and income of both parties - Duration of marriage - Age / health of both parties - Present / future earning capacities - Ability of parties to become independent - Tax consequences of each party - Property division order ![rings sitting on top of money](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/divorce-money.jpg?width=921&height=720&name=divorce-money.jpg) ### Call Our Long Island Spousal Maintenance Attorneys Today At Sunshine & Feinstein, we are devoted to helping our clients protect their best interests during each step of their cases. If you are looking to modify the current spousal maintenance order or need to have it enforced, we can help you. [Contact our Long Island divorce attorneys](https://www.divorcefirmlongisland.com/contact-us/?hsLang=en-us) for the experienced legal guidance you need. #### We’re Here to Listen. ## Ready to Talk to a Divorce Attorney? 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