Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Am I entitled to alimony and child support?

I have been with my current husband for 15 years but have only been married for two. After recently decideing things aren't going the way I'd like them to I am ready to get a divorce. I am currently unemployed and my daughter and I have lived off the welfare of my husband. Now that I am ready for a divorce is an alimony something I would be entitled too? Along with child support?

**note that my child grew up with my husband but is the daughter to another man.


Asked on 7/20/10, 11:10 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

This is a rather complex situation and you need to sit down with an attorney to discuss everything instead of just looking at one issue.

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Answered on 7/20/10, 2:33 pm
Philip Burnham, Esquire Burnham Law Group, LLC.

Alimony is based on a statute in New Jersey. There are several types of alimony, but the term and amount depend on the specific facts of your case. The other issues involved in a divorce should be discussed with an attorney, along with your child support and alimony issues.

I would be happy to follow up with you. Please email me directly or call my office if you would like to schedule an appointment either in person or by telephone. My contact information is listed in the links below.

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Answered on 7/20/10, 3:41 pm


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