Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Alimony
What are the rules on alimony in NJ as to the length of payment. The original agreement 25 yrs ago was indefinite.
Asked on 2/06/00, 11:06 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bernard J. Berkowitz
Berkowitz & Raiken
Re: Alimony
WITHOUT GIVING SPECIFIC LEGAL ADVISE, IN NEW JERSEY THE ONLY WAY FOR ALIMONY TO END IS FOR ONE PARTY TO DIE OR THE EX-WIFE TO REMARRY. THERE MAY BE AN ADJUSTMENT IF SHE IS LIVING WITH SOMEONE. THE ONLY OTHER WAY IS IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS RETIREMENT OR LOSS OF JOB OR ILL HEALTH. ANOTHER WAY WOULD BE TO OFFER A LUMP SUM BUYOUT TO END ALIMONY BY AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES. IF YOU WANT TO DISCUSS THIS IN MORE DETAIL, CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
Answered on 2/07/00, 10:33 pm