Alimony is a financial payment that is ordered by the court to support the spouse who may be unable to support the quality of life without his or her partner. If you are planning on separating from your spouse or have begun the divorce process, you may be wondering how much alimony you may receive…
After a divorce, living on your own can be challenging and overwhelming, especially if you have been married for many years. That is why, for many, cohabitation seems like the ideal living situation. However, in New Jersey, deciding to cohabitate with someone can have implications for various aspects of your life, including alimony and child…
Alimony is a financial payment that is ordered by the court to support the spouse who may be unable to support their quality of life without their partner. If you are planning on separating from your spouse or have begun the divorce process, you may be wondering how much alimony you may receive or have…
Some New Jersey divorce cases will involve alimony. Alimony is a payment of money made by one spouse to the other that might occur while a divorce is pending or after it is over. This type of payment is also referred to as spousal maintenance or spousal support. It can also be ordered following the dissolution of a…
Ending a relationship is incredibly difficult after having pledged to be with someone for the rest of your life. Yet, there are situations where going your separate ways is a form of growth. However, for those who are aiming to separate in New Jersey but need assistance doing so, terms like “alimony” can be confusing.…
Open Duration Alimony vs. Limited Duration Alimony When you go through a divorce in New Jersey, alimony may or might not be an issue that needs to be addressed. Alimony is not automatically ordered. Instead, either spouse can request it in the divorce case. The court might order the higher-earning spouse to pay alimony…
If you are preparing to end your marriage in New Jersey, you might have heard the phrase ‘open duration alimony.’ Open-duration alimony is one of several types of alimony that might be awarded in New Jersey divorce cases; it is only awarded for marriages that meet certain length criteria, among other factors. It is…
If you are preparing to divorce, you might wonder whether you might be ordered to pay or if you will receive alimony or spousal support. Alimony is a series of financial payments one spouse pays to the other when a significant difference in their incomes exists. The reason for alimony is to help the recipient…
Although alimony is not a pertinent issue in every divorce in New Jersey, it does come into play for some cases. When alimony is ordered, it might be structured in a few different ways. One type is open durational alimony, which does not have a set end date. Open durational alimony is similar to what…
Going through a divorce is never easy, and one of the most challenging aspects can be determining the appropriate type of alimony for your situation. In New Jersey, there are several different types of alimony that can be awarded, each with its own set of criteria and considerations. This comprehensive guide will help you understand…