Resolving Alimony & Spousal Support Issues: In New Jersey Divorces
During and after a divorce, courts in New Jersey may order one spouse to financially support the other. The spousal support payment is often called alimony. While it is not always at issue, it can be a source of serious conflict when couples divorce.
At Shane and White, LLC, we represent divorcing individuals when alimony is an issue. Each case is different. Sometimes we represent a spouse who may be held responsible for paying alimony. Other times, we represent a spouse who is having trouble making ends meet without the other’s support. Gender plays no part in an alimony award.
No matter what your situation, we can help. Our Edison, New Jersey, law firm is known for providing caring, knowledgeable and thorough representation to people facing legal challenges that affect their families. Our attorneys have in-depth knowledge of New Jersey family law, and one of our lawyers, Kenneth A. White, is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney.
What You Should Know
There are four types of alimony or spousal support in New Jersey:
Issues to Consider in a New Jersey Divorce
A final divorce settlement can include any combination of these types, depending on the facts of the case. To make a determination, the court considers the specific financial situations and employment opportunities of divorcing spouses, as well as other factors such as their ages, the equitable distribution of property and the tax consequences of an alimony award. An experienced attorney can guide you in determining which of these alimony types may be appropriate for you. He or she can also discuss when a post-judgment application to terminate alimony might also be appropriate based upon retirement, cohabitation or other similar life event.
