Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

knowing to what I am entitledupon divorce

I am 50 years old, married 23 years

with two children (16 & 12). I stayed

at home for 12 years and have

returned to work part time. My

husband left 16 months ago. He

makes 5 times my salary . I 'd like to

know in terms of child support,

alimony and whatever else I would

get so that I can figure out if I can

maintain the bills for the house as

well as live the style in which I am

accustomed


Asked on 3/29/07, 8:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Gleaner Robert A. Gleaner, P.C.

Re: knowing to what I am entitledupon divorce

Based on the set of facts you have presented, in addition to child support, you would clearly be entitled to alimony; how much and for how long cannot be answered based on these facts. There are so many factors that go into that determination that it is really impossible to answer without having a full consultation with an attorney. Certainly your expectation, to be able to support yourself in the marital lifestyle, is reasonable. In order to be sure that is accomplished, your case needs to be put together in an effective manner.

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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Answered on 3/29/07, 9:18 pm


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