We’ve eliminated the concept of permanent alimony. In its place, the legislator has substituted the phrase “Open durational alimony”.
You can never receive alimony greater than the length of your marriage, except in exceptional circumstances. If you’re married 10 years, you would typically only receive alimony up to 10 years.
The law now provides a rebuttable presumption that at age 67, you can retire. What does that mean? That means that your spouse who’s receiving alimony can contest it, but you get the presumption that you’re permitted to retire.
This new law proves that in certain industries, you should be able to retire based upon what that industry contemplates. You may retire at an earlier age because there are natural things that happen to our bodies.
Divorce rates have been steadily increasing for years. Certain grounds are accepted when filing for a fault-based divorce. For information on valid reasons for divorce in New Jersey, keep reading and contact a Sussex County, Sparta divorce attorney. An experienced lawyer is equipped with a deep understanding of the law… Read More
During any separation or divorce where a child is involved, the situation can be complex and emotional. The calculation of child support is dependent on multiple factors. When the child has any variety of special needs, child support will be adjusted to consider extra expenses associated with their specific situation.… Read More
A marriage can end for a variety of reasons ranging from simply realizing you are incompatible to finding out that one spouse committed adultery. Addiction is a disease, but one that can be difficult or impossible for a marriage to withstand. If substance abuse is a contributing factor in your… Read More
Alimony is a financial payment that one spouse may owe the other after a divorce or separation. The higher-earning spouse usually pays the lower-earning spouse in monthly installments. Depending on the circumstances of your relationship, you may pay alimony for the duration of your separation, until your ex-spouse can financially… Read More
