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…
Many New Jersey divorce cases involve alimony issues in which the requesting parties think they are entitled to receive it while the others hotly contest their estranged spouses’ requests. Alimony is a type of support that may be ordered by the court in a divorce case. Divorcing spouses might also come to an agreement through…
In New Jersey, either spouse can ask the court to order the other spouse to pay alimony during a divorce. While a spouse can ask for alimony, the court has discretion about whether to order it and will consider multiple factors before agreeing to do so. Once a court issues an alimony order, it can…
Regardless of why or how your marriage is ending, you may feel uncertain about your financial stability in the future. Whether you are the one to pay or receive payments, you are bound to have questions about spousal support and alimony in New Jersey. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions the divorce attorneys…
A recently unpublished Appellate Division decision, A.J.V. v. M.M.V, touches upon the intricacies of alimony, both during the pre-judgment, litigation phase (also known as pendente lite support or interim support) and the final alimony award. Navigating alimony cases in New Jersey has always been a nuanced journey. Most clients commencing divorce proceedings are nearly always…
The journey through the family courts is a long and arduous one which will almost always leave emotional and financial scars. If you are unable to settle your case, the journey ends with a Final Order or Judgment, which is rarely viewed with complete satisfaction by either party. For those that are truly dissatisfied with the trial…