Spousal support, also known as alimony, provides financial assistance to one spouse after divorce. Courts consider various factors when awarding spousal support, including the length of the marriage, each spouse's income, and the ability of the receiving spouse to...
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6 things courts consider when deciding alimony in New Jersey
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the divorce rate in New Jersey for 2021 was 2.2 divorces for every 1,000 marriages. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a financial arrangement that can play a significant role in divorce cases. Alimony...
What is financial abuse in a marriage?
Domestic abuse is when a person you share a home with uses violence, the threat of violence or different manipulation tactics to exert control over another individual. It is an act of extreme cruelty, which is one of the grounds for a divorce in New Jersey. Financial...
Can a spouse end alimony by retiring early?
Establishing alimony in your divorce agreement may help you feel easier about your life once your marriage is over. However, there will likely come a time when your former spouse no longer has an obligation to pay you. It may occur when your ex reaches full retirement...