New Jersey law doesn’t include “permanent” alimony (spousal support). However, it does include “open durational” support, which can be an option if the marriage lasted at least 20 years – and if other factors warrant it. What happens if the paying spouse is ready to...
After your New Jersey divorce, you may wonder whether you or your former spouse will receive ongoing financial support. Alimony can help keep things fair, but it looks different for every couple depending on your situation. What are the types of spousal support? New...
Losing a job can turn life upside down—especially when court-ordered alimony payments are part of monthly expenses. In New Jersey, the law allows changes when financial circumstances shift, but you must take action to stop or pause alimony. Knowing the process and...
When most people hear the word “alimony,” they may still picture a man paying his ex-wife a monthly support check after divorce. But modern laws—and modern relationships—have evolved. In the Garden State, alimony is gender-neutral, meaning that either spouse,...
Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a financial arrangement made during a divorce where one spouse provides financial assistance to the other. In New Jersey, several factors determine the amount and duration of alimony. Understanding these factors can help you...
Many married couples choose to have both spouses working outside the home to able to contribute to their households financially. However, there is a strong possibility that one spouse may contribute more to the household financially than the other. This is also true...
The end of your marriage in Mount Holly can bring with it a great deal of uncertainty, particularly if your ex-spouse was the primary income earner in your home. Of the many clients in your same situation that we here at The Law Firm of Michael S Rothmel LLC have...
As tax time approaches, many people in Mount Holly may be unsure about how their divorce will affect their tax return. Anyone who makes or receives alimony payments will need to report them to the Internal Revenue Service. Here is how alimony will affect a...
Think your former spouse has a serious partner? If so, you may wonder if you still have to keep paying alimony. Similarly, if you have a new partner post-divorce, you may wonder if or how long you can still get alimony if you don't get remarried. The answer depends in...
In September of 2015, New Jersey Governor Christie signed the Alimony Reform Act into law, updating the state's alimony laws. The new law codified much of the case law that had developed since it was first drafted in the early 1970s. The new law contains several...