In New Jersey divorce cases, alimony is a common concern whether it is from the perspective of the paying party or the receiving party. The person who is paying might have an issue with the amount, the duration and more. The receiving party could have similar worries....
If you are paying alimony, you likely want to know just how long these payments will last. And your former spouse who is receiving these payments likely wants to know how much time they have before those payments stop. It is good, then, to have a basic understanding...
Many couples with children agree to save on daycare costs by having one parent stay at home with the kids while the other works outside of the home to support the family financially. If you are a stay-at-home parent going through a divorce, you may have some special...
Alimony is a frequent concern in a New Jersey family law case. The amount, duration and whether modifications are possible are some of the issues that come to the forefront. People who are expecting a radical life change like retirement will also want to know what...
There’s a misperception out there that spousal support is only meant for women who gave up their careers to raise children. Although alimony is awarded to these individuals pretty regularly in New Jersey, there’s nothing in the law that makes spousal support...
In New Jersey, when a couple gets a divorce, it is common for one spouse to be ordered to pay alimony to the other. There are many factors that are considered when the amount is decided upon. However, there are frequently questions about its duration, when it ends and...
If you are in the process of divorcing, what issues should you incorporate into your divorce agreement about alimony in the future? How do you balance the need for support versus moving on in life? Read on to see the current state of the law on cohabitation and its...
It is not unusual when faced with the reality of having to pay alimony to a former spouse, that one of your first questions will be "when does this alimony obligation end?" If the alimony obligation is a "permanent alimony" arrangement or an "open durational alimony,"...
