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Appellate Division Provides Much Needed Clarity on Alimony Modifications When a Payor Seeks an Early Retirement

Alimony, DivorceBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.April 22, 2020

The Appellate Division’s recently published (precedential) decision in Amzler v. Amzler provided much needed clarity on a question of first impression regarding early retirement and related applications to modify or terminate alimony obligations established prior to the 2014 amendments to our alimony statute. Specifically, the Appellate Division was presented with the question of whether N.J.S.A.…

Alimony and Child Support Modifications in the Time of a Pandemic

Alimony, Child Support, Covid-19By Vikki Ziegler, Esq.March 27, 2020

Last week I wrote about the difficult parenting time issues facing all of us, but especially divorcing or divorced parents, in the midst of the unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic. As we all continue to live through some level of isolation with our children and attempt to portray some sense of normalcy, each day passes with contrasting…

New Appellate Division Decision on Cohabitation Addresses a Payor’s Prima Facie Burden

AlimonyBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.February 5, 2020

When is a supported spouse’s proof of a mutually supportive intimate personal relationship with another person enough to overcome the first step in the process towards terminating alimony? In the recently issued unpublished (not precedential) decision of Goethals v. Goethals, the Appellate Division reversed a trial court’s decision finding that the payor failed to fulfill…

What Is Alimony Insurance & How Is it Beneficial to Your Divorce Case?

AlimonyBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.October 2, 2019

It is generally recognized in legal practice that various support obligations, such as alimony and child support, terminate upon the happening of specific circumstances, one of which is the death of the payor. Federal tax regulations also require that payments need to terminate once the payor is deceased. Furthermore, New Jersey statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-25 dictates…

Potential Considerations in Negotiating Alimony Buyouts

Alimony, Family LawBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.August 12, 2019

When negotiating and addressing alimony buyouts in matrimonial settlement agreements, family law practitioners should consider several potential issues that may arise. This summary article is intended to provide guidance in determining whether a buyout is beneficial for your client depending on the facts and circumstances of the matter in which you are involved. In certain…

Husband Files Motion To Terminate Alimony Under Lepis

AlimonyBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.October 3, 2018

Beck v. Beck, 239, NJ Super. 183 (1990), is another helpful case to litigants seeking to modify support obligations for change in circumstances under Lepis. In this post-judgment case, the payor Husband filed a motion to terminate alimony due under Lepis. Husband claimed several factors contributed to his change of circumstances: his declining income as…

Stamberg v. Stamberg Sheds More Light on Lepis Claims

AlimonyBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.September 7, 2018

In Stamberg v Stamberg, the Plaintiff Husband sought a reduction in alimony payments based on the change of circumstances presented by a medical condition which caused him to lose his employment. In submitting his financial information to the court, Husband included his social security income, his disability payments, and his pension payments. Defendant Wife sought…

Can I Retire Before The Age of 67?

Alimony, Child SupportBy Vikki Ziegler, Esq.May 18, 2018

Everyone wants to know the answer to the million dollar question: can I retire before the age of 67 years old and still get my alimony and / or child support terminated? Of course you can retire any age you would like, but the courts in New Jersey do not allow you to retire in…

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