This packet is designed so that you may be able to represent yourself and complete your divorce without an attorney. The Law Department assists local and out-of-state custodial parents in establishing an order of support from non-custodial parents.Our experienced divorce attorneys serving Nassau County have a deep understanding of alimony laws and the factors influencing modifications. The best way to avoid paying alimony in the event of a divorce is to sign a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. This document states that the U.S. citizen will be able to support the noncitizen spouse. You and your spouse are required to each individually fill out the appropriate Affidavit. You need to ask for spousal support before the divorce decree, ideally in the original pleadings. This bulletin discusses some of the international, federal, and state laws that apply, or might not apply, to international family support cases.