Spousal maintenance awards vary considerably in Rochester, and there’s no statutory formula to guide judges, as there is with child support.
Judges examine each case on its merits, and consider a variety of factors in deciding how much spousal maintenance should be awarded, and for how long.
Judges consider things like the length of the marriage and the ages of the spouses, the health status of each spouse, potential future earnings, net worth, and similar circumstances in order to develop a maintenance plan that ensures that the lower earning spouse won’t be left out in the cold after the marriage ends.
When you work with experienced Rochester divorce attorneys, you can trust that your maintenance petition will be as strong as possible, and all relevant information conveyed to the court in the clearest, most persuasive way.
Call Friedman & Ranzenhofer today at 585-484-7432 to talk to an experienced Rochester divorce lawyer for free.