How is Durational Spousal Maintenance Calculated in New York?

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Pursuant to a divorce, spousal maintenance may be awarded for life, not at all, or for a fixed period of time.  In New York, lifetime maintenance is awarded in extremely rare circumstances.  Durational maintenance is awarded to the lesser-monied spouse of a divorce for a defined, fixed term.  The purpose of durational maintenance is to enable the lesser-moneyed spouse to …

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