Like most other states, New Jersey allows one divorced spouse to seek alimony from the other spouse. Alimony may also be called spousal support. Alimony is a regular or even one-time payment that is designed to make sure that both spouses can come out of a divorce...
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How can I change my child support order?
As any single New Jersey parent knows, raising a child is costly. A child support order setting up regular payments from the other parent allows a parent to adequately provide for their child. Child support payments are based on the income of each parent and several...
Durational alimony for shorter-term marriages
When New Jersey couples get divorced, they will generally understand the basics of the process. One issue that comes to the forefront is alimony (also referred to as spousal support). This is true in high-asset divorces and in cases where the people were of more...
Considering an annulment
When a couple decides to end their marriage, they may immediately think of the divorce process. However, they can also consider requesting an annulment and there is information available about this process. Annulment overview When a couple pursues an annulment, they...
What does ‘best interests of the child’ really mean?
All New Jersey divorces involve many decisions that can have an impact on the couple’s children. If the children are minors, the court must weigh its decision in light of a concept called “the best interests of the child.” While the intuitive meaning of this phrase is...
Understanding and using ‘anti-Lepis’ clauses in a New Jersey divorce
Most New Jersey residents considering a divorce have already heard much of the jargon used in a divorce case. Terms such as “alimony,” “irreconcilable differences” and the like are familiar to potentially divorcing couples. One term that may not be widely known is...
Do military spouses retain any benefits following divorce?
Going through a divorce is never easy and it can be especially difficult for the spouses of military personnel. The military affects so many aspects of your married life and divorce is no different. You’ll likely have many questions about the process and one thing you...
Tax challenges and divorce in New Jersey
When you file your taxes, the tax year goes from January 1 through December 31 of the previous year. Thus, the timing of your divorce may have an impact on exactly how much you have to pay (or how much you get back). If you divorce later in the year, your tax status...
Benefits of an uncontested divorce in New Jersey
By the time a Monmouth County area resident decides their marriage is heading for a divorce, it usually has often been a long time coming. A divorce is never an easy decision and coming to terms that a marriage is over can be hard. Often couples have many things to...
What does post-divorce life look like?
Life, post-divorce, is often a daydream or fantasy of those thinking about or going through divorce. Unfortunately, those dreams may not always be a reality, so it is important to think about and plan for our pos-divorce lifestyle now, before a divorce is finalized....