when does alimony end, from the date it started or when date divorce became final

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when does alimony end, from the date it started or when date divorce became final

i started to receive alimony in april 2013 and my divorce became final in july
2013 it says for a period of 5 years.so would it end in april or july. thank you

Asked on April 20, 2018 under Family Law, New York

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Based on what you have written, the 5 years of alimony started as of the date the you first received payment. 

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Under the terms you quote, you are owed five years of alimony. So the period would begin when ytou began receiving alimony; your ex-spouse cannot reduce how many payments they must make by delaying when they start paying you alimony.


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