Following a divorce, determining who will receive alimony and the amount that will be granted can be a complicated process. At Steven H. Klein & Associates, P.C., we guide people from all walks of life through the alimony process and provide the trusted legal assistance needed to ensure everything goes as seamlessly as possible. When it comes to establishing the terms of an alimony arrangement, is not uncommon for disputes to arise. Highly skilled in both negotiation and litigation, we are prepared to represent you if your case must be handled in the courtroom. Whether you and your ex-spouse are able to come to an amicable resolution or your situation must be handled in front of a judge, you can be confident that your case will be in highly qualified hands when you turn to our firm for legal guidance. Call today to learn more!
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Alimony Process
Whether you will be paying or receiving the alimony, our law firm can help to ensure your rights and interests are protected.
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With experience helping countless clients with alimony arrangements, we know what it takes to ensure you successfully work through your process.
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Well-Rounded
Seasoned and skilled in negotiation and litigation practices, we can represent you whether your alimony case can be resolved in or out of court.
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How Is Alimony Calculated?
Calculating alimony is not a cut and dry process. There are a number of factors that are considered when determining the amount of alimony that will be granted, and which party will be receiving the payments.
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Duration of Marriage
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Number & Age of Children
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Standard of Living
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Occupation & Education
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Health
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Health Costs
What You Need to Know
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What is alimony?
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Alimony, also known as spousal support, is the payment that is made from one former spouse to the other following a divorce, used to even out the difference in earning capacities between both parties. Alimony payments are granted so that both former spouses can continue to maintain the standard of living they grew accustomed to throughout the course of marriage.
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How long will alimony be paid?
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Alimony is often only deemed necessary for as long as it takes for the recipient spouse to become self-supporting. However, if the divorce decree did not specify a termination date, the alimony payments must continue until the court orders otherwise. Oftentimes, alimony payments will end if the recipient party remarries.
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Can the amount of alimony change after divorce?
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Yes, the amount of alimony that is granted can be decreased or increased after divorce, but you must be able to prove to the court that there has been a change in the circumstances.
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Is the husband always the party expected to pay alimony?
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While most alimony awards in the past were given by former husbands to former wives, times have changed. Most marriages now consist of not just one, but two wage earners. Women are seen as less dependent, and are beginning to earn the same—if not a higher—level of income. As a result, we are beginning to see more and more orders of alimony being granted from former wife to former husband.
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Meet Steven H. Klein
Aggressive Legal Guidance. Compassionate Approach.
Attorney Steven H. Klein has been dedicated to helping clients navigate the legalities of family law for more than two decades. At New York Law School, he won first place in Writing and Oral Advocacy in the Froessel Moot Court Competition, represented his school on the National Moot Court Team, & received the William Kappelman Award for Excellence in Oral Advocacy. He graduated in 1997 with honors.
Facing a divorce, custody battle, or other legal matter can be overwhelming. Our firm has over 60 years of shared legal experience and the necessary knowledge and resources to help you pursue the best possible outcome. We understand that family matters can be extremely stressful—that’s why we take a personalized, compassionate approach!
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Meet Louis M. Klein
Tough. Dedicated. Experienced.
Louis M. Klein began practicing law in 1967 after graduating New York University with his B.S. degree and Brooklyn Law School with his J.D. He first joined his father’s law firm before becoming a partner in Ewig, Klein & Klein. In addition to being a renowned Poughkeepsie family attorney, Lou has been very active in the area of civic and community affairs. In 1970, he was appointed Town Attorney of the Town of Esopus in Ulster County, a position that he held until he was elected to the Ulster County Legislature in 1971.
He later served as Minority Leader (1976-1977) and Chairman (1978-1979) of the Ulster County Legislature. In 1983, he was elected to his first of three consecutive three-year terms as a member of the Kingston City Schools Board of Education. Lou was elected President of the Board of Education for six one-year terms. More recently, he served as the Vice Chairman of the Ulster County Charter Commission.
In addition to several other civic activities and affiliations, he has served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley, and President of the Lifetime Learning Institute at Bard College. Lou presently serves as the Chairman of the Ulster County Coalition Against Narcotics and the Ulster County EMS Advisory Board, having been appointed to those chairmanships by the Chairman of the Ulster County Legislature.
Why Choose Our Family Law Attorneys?
We Are Dedicated To Your Family's Best Interests
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80+ Years of Collective Experience
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More Than 2,500 Cases Handled
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