Can Alimony (Spousal Support) be awarded in Massachusetts over and above the Child Support Worksheet (Calculator)?
If your family income is $250,000 or less, the courts in Massachusetts will generally not award alimony in addition to child support. However, there are situations where the judge can use their discretion to award alimony depending on the specifics of the case to those making under or above $250K regardless of length of marriage. The courts will consider child support in whole or in part as alimony provided the after-tax support received by the custodial parent is not diminished.
