Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Alimony

In the state of NJ, is there an established form that is used to calculate the amount of alimony to be paid? Is it based soley on my ex's annual income?


Asked on 9/30/07, 9:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Alimony

If a spouse earns substantially less his or her spouse he or she is entitled to permanent alimony is the marriage has lasted ten years at the time of the filing of the divorce complaint with the Court. The idea is to provide the weaker spouse with enough, if possible, with enough total income to live in a manner comparable to his or her life style enjoyed during the marriage, if that is reasonably possible. There are many other factors.

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Answered on 9/30/07, 10:18 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Alimony

There's no real actual number which makes calculating alimony real tricky. If you are in any type of situation where alimony is an issue, there is no reason not to have an attorney. You can't be getting alimony or even in a situation to get it and not be able to afford an attorney.

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Answered on 9/30/07, 10:26 pm


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