Alimony Blog

Divorce is a significant life event that often brings with it a multitude of emotional and financial challenges. Among these challenges, spousal support — also known as alimony or spousal maintenance— can play a crucial role in shaping the post-divorce life for both spouses. It impacts immediate financial stability and sets the tone for long-term […]

When a marriage ends, one of the most important considerations is whether one spouse must provide financial support to the other. In New Jersey, this support is called alimony or spousal support. Alimony ensures that both parties maintain a standard of living similar to what they had during the marriage. Only some spouses qualify for […]

As a marriage ends, alimony emerges as a pivotal and frequently disputed matter. Alimony, or spousal support, denotes a court-mandated payment from one former spouse to the other, aiming to sustain the lifestyle established during the marriage. In New Jersey, alimony isn’t automatic, with several factors dictating the payer and the amount in a divorce. […]

Legislators in New Jersey have concluded a two-year overhaul to the state’s alimony laws. This comes after a storm of protest from numerous men and women in the state. According to an Joan Quigley of The Jersey Journal, the men and women advocating for change were the ones paying alimony to ex-spouses. Unfortunately, proponents of the proposed changes […]

In a report published by Reuters on December 24, it was shown that more divorce lawyers are noting a shift in economic roles between men and women that has resulted in an increasing number of men receiving spousal support from more ‘well-off’ ex-wives. A survey conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers among its […]

Another bill seeking to implement reform in the current alimony law in New Jersey was recently introduced, giving the current alimony reform bill being considered some competition. The first measure, which was announced earlier this year, aggressively aims to end permanent alimony by proposing to cut payments when the receiving spouse earns more than what […]

A report released by the New Jersey Alimony Reform on Tuesday, November 12 revealed that about two-thirds of New Jersey residents believe the imposition of lifetime alimony is wrong. The current ruling imposes lifetime alimony for a supported partner after the end of a marriage that lasted at least 15 years. Rutgers-Eagleton poll revealed that […]

In 2010, the state of New York adopted the no-fault  divorce law in attempts to avoid assigning blame in divorce cases. Many were very excited with the passing of the new law, but one year later, a few concerning outcomes are starting to be seen. One of them is the the law of temporary alimony […]

Katy Perry and Russel Brand, whom announced their divorce a few months ago, have now decided on a settlement agreement. According to sources close to the couple, the papers were signed amicably. Brand decided to not accept the money that he is legally entitled to under California law. This would have meant that he could […]