Some New Jersey couples find that their marriage cannot last. After the divorce is final, one spouse may be ordered to pay alimony to the other. This is how to know if you qualify for this type of support. Understanding alimony Alimony is payment ordered by the court...
Alimony
Explaining palimony
The end of a relationship can be challenging, whether it be a marriage or a long-term relationship. New Jersey residents can often find themselves unsure of their legal rights when dissolving a partnership. Most people are familiar with the concept of alimony -...
How does date of birth impact Social Security spousal benefits?
Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement plans. You might be able to claim benefits based on your own work record or based on your ex-spouse’s work record. Some New Jersey residents, however, might be surprised to find that the rules for...
How alimony differs from child support in New Jersey
When it comes to New Jersey family law, there are a lot of important concepts that people need to understand. Two of the most common are alimony and child support. Both are support payments typically paid by the same person, but each has its own set of unique rules....
Understanding alimony laws in New Jersey
The aftermath of a divorce in New Jersey can sometimes be cause for anxiety. This is a period during which your financial future can seem up for grabs. You should be aware that there are laws that govern the division of assets after a divorce. These laws work on...
Negotiating an alimony agreement
Alimony is one of the most challenging processes associated with divorce. When two people decide to end their marriage, the last thing on their minds is figuring out how to give money to one another once they are no longer together. If you're a New Jersey resident,...
Taxes and alimony
If you are set to receive or pay spousal support in New Jersey, it will be helpful to understand the types of spousal support and their tax implications. Being knowledgeable about this will help you plan for the future and ensure that your financial interests are...
What is the alternative to traditional alimony?
Many divorcing couples in New Jersey have to deal with matters like alimony. If there’s an agreement between the spouses, it’s possible to skip the traditional alimony route and go with an alternative instead. This might be a good solution if standard monthly alimony...
Alimony and cohabitation in New Jersey
For a long time, the law in New Jersey was that alimony needed to be paid until an ex-spouse was remarried. When this law was first enacted, it made sense. But over the past few decades, attitudes about marriage have changed. Whereas there used to be stigma about...
What factors are considered when making an alimony decision?
Alimony is an important part of many divorces as it determines how much money one spouse will be paying the other for a set period of time. Under New Jersey law, a variety of factors are considered that determine how much alimony will be paid. If you're going through...