Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Will I get alimony* from my spouse if we divorce?

*sufficient for subsistence e.g. $30,000 per annum

I have no assets or income in the USA. I am a 'stay at home' parent, am 47 and have no recognized qualifications. We have been married 6 years.

My spouse has an income of around $200,000, has no dependents other than myself and our child & no other fixed expenses than the mortgage for the family home, taxes, insurance etc.

Custody of our child would be joint.

Thank you.


Asked on 5/28/14, 11:54 am

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

$30,000 per year is reasonable but the problem is that your marriage is so short, you are not going to get his for that long. To make up for this, I would seek something closer to $60,000.

For more information:

http://www.njalimonylawfirm.com/how-is-alimony-calculated

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Answered on 5/28/14, 11:57 am
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Yes.

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Answered on 5/29/14, 3:16 am
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

I know you can not afford an attorney, and you are from anther country.

You need a good divorce attorney anyway. REALLY NEED A GOOD DIVORCE ATTORNEY.

There is a lot at risk here, and you do not want to lose all of that.

You need a lawyer to sit down with you and give you some advice.

I can explain things in detail in person after we talk. I will explain what legal issues I see, and what I can do to assist you.

This will be a free consultation. After we talk, you can decide what you would like to do.

Give me a call, make an appointment to come see me, and let's get moving on this for you. No charge for the telephone call and no charge for the first office visit.

Robert Davies, Esq. 201-820-3460

The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

45 Essex Street, Suite 3 West

Hackensack New Jersey 07601

Phone: 201-820-3459

Fax: 201-820-3461

Email: [email protected]

Website: AttorneyRobertDavies.com

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Answered on 5/29/14, 7:39 am


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