Post-Separation Support

Post-separation support is meant to enable a dependent spouse to meet his or her reasonable needs.  An action for post-separation support must be filed, and a judge must make findings before awarding the support.  The dependant spouse must allege that he or she does not have the financial resources to meet his or her reasonable needs and that the supporting spouse has the ability to pay.  Post-separation support will last until the earlier of:  the date specified in the order; an order awarding or denying alimony; dismissal of an alimony claim; entry of divorce if no alimony claim; or termination for remarriage, cohabitation, or death.