Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
going back to court for alimony after divorce
We live in NJ. my husband was divorced 4 years ago.
Now after 4 years ex-wife got a lawyer and taking him back to court asking for alimony and lifetime medical benefits.
She has always worked and had benefits before the divorce, hasnt worked in about 1 1/2 years. She lives off the child support she gets every month for their children. There are no disabilities on her part, so there is no reason why she cannot work.
What are her chances of winning this case?
Can a divorce be changed once it is signed by both parties and the judge?
Thanks for your help
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: going back to court for alimony after divorce
It depends on a lot of circumstances, the most important of which is what the Final Judgment of Divorce said about alimony. If there was a clear waiver of alimony, it is unlikely that she will get it now.
Keep in mind that this advice is given based on the little bit of information that you have
provided in your question. My advice may change based on other information. Further, no one
can rely on advice from an attorney who has not been retained. You cannot rely on this advice
because we have not personally met and you have not retained me as an attorney. If you have not
already done so, you should immediately meet with a Family Law attorney for a full consultation
before you take any further steps. You may feel free to call me to discuss this matter in more
detail. If you do so, mention Law Guru and your first one hour of time will be free. Good luck!
Rob Gleaner
Re: going back to court for alimony after divorce
It depends on a lot of circumstances, the most important of which is what the Final Judgment of Divorce said about alimony. If there was a clear waiver of alimony, it is unlikely that she will get it now.
Keep in mind that this advice is given based on the little bit of information that you have
provided in your question. My advice may change based on other information. Further, no one
can rely on advice from an attorney who has not been retained. You cannot rely on this advice
because we have not personally met and you have not retained me as an attorney. If you have not
already done so, you should immediately meet with a Family Law attorney for a full consultation
before you take any further steps. You may feel free to call me to discuss this matter in more
detail. If you do so, mention Law Guru and your first one hour of time will be free. Good luck!
Rob Gleaner
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