In many cases, spousal support isn’t intended to be a permanent shift of wealth from one person to an ex-spouse.
While your former spouse may not remarry, if they begin cohabitating with a new partner, the support obligation generally ends.
Much depends on the type of spousal maintenance agreement you sign onto, which will be drafted by taking a variety of factors into account.
If your marriage was very long and your spouse has been out of the workforce for many years, the maintenance order may be designed for the longer term to compensate them for missed earning opportunities.
If your spouse in a long marriage has chronic health problems, maintenance may be expected to help them cope with medical bills, limitations on employment, and more.
The best way to ensure that you only pay the spousal support you need to is to sign the right agreement the first time.
The attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer can help you get the divorce settlement you need. Call us today at 585-484-7432 for a legal consultation.