What is alimony?
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a financial support payment made from one spouse to another during or after a divorce.
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There are few issues in a divorce that are less contested than alimony, also known as spousal support. Whether you are the party who may be paying alimony or you are thinking about requesting it, you need an experienced Jersey City divorce lawyer on your side. Bhatt Law Group has more than a decade of experience representing people in family law matters. We are dedicated to achieving optimal results in alimony disputes.
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Types of Alimony
Getting divorced is a stressful experience. We want to make the process as painless as possible, particularly when it comes to your future financial situation. Alimony payments can affect your way of life and either help or hurt you financially in the future. New Jersey courts recognize five types of alimony:
- Temporary Alimony (Pendente Lite)This type of alimony protects the lower wage earner in a divorce and typically helps cover living expenses during the pendency of a divorce.
- Limited Duration AlimonyThis type of alimony lasts for a specific period of time until the lower wage earner is able to pay their own living expenses.
- Permanent AlimonyThis type of alimony is awarded for a long-term, specified amount of time to one spouse and usually involves factual circumstances in which one spouse gave up a career or educational opportunities in order to support the primary breadwinner’s career.
- Rehabilitative AlimonyThis type of alimony is awarded for a long-term, specified amount of time to one spouse and usually involves factual circumstances in which one spouse gave up a career or educational opportunities in order to support the primary breadwinner’s career.
- Reimbursement AlimonyThis type of alimony allows sharing of potential income that a non-working spouse expected to benefit from once the higher-earning spouse solidified their education or career. This type of alimony requires specific calculations about future earning potential and present value of money.
Considerations for Alimony
New Jersey’s highest court has made it clear that the length of the marriage alone cannot be the only factor considered when making alimony determinations. In fact, a court can, and should, consider thirteen statutory factors when ordering alimony payments. These factors include:
- Actual need and ability of the parties to pay
- Duration of the marriage or civil union
- Age, physical, and emotional health of the parties
- Standard of living established in the marriage or civil union
- Earning capacities, educational levels, vocational skills, and employability of the parties
- Length of absence from the job market of the party seeking maintenance
- Parental responsibilities for the children
- Time and expense necessary to acquire sufficient education or training to enable the party seeking maintenance to find appropriate employment,
- History of the financial or non-financial contributions to the marriage or civil union by each party
- Equitable distribution of property ordered and any payouts on equitable distribution
- Income available to either party through investment of any assets
- Tax treatment and consequences to both parties of any alimony award
- Nature, amount, and length of temporary alimony paid, if any
- Any other factors which the court may deem relevant
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the types of alimony recognized in New Jersey?
New Jersey recognizes five types of alimony: Temporary Alimony, Limited Duration Alimony, Permanent Alimony, Rehabilitative Alimony, and Reimbursement Alimony.
How is alimony determined in New Jersey?
Alimony determinations consider thirteen statutory factors, including the actual need and ability to pay, duration of the marriage, and the standard of living established during the marriage.
Can I request alimony during divorce proceedings?
Yes, you can request alimony during divorce proceedings, and it's advisable to have an experienced attorney to assist you.
What is the purpose of Temporary Alimony?
Temporary Alimony is designed to protect the lower wage earner by covering living expenses during the divorce process.
How long does Limited Duration Alimony last?
Limited Duration Alimony lasts for a specific period of time until the lower wage earner can support themselves.
What is the difference between Permanent and Rehabilitative Alimony?
Permanent Alimony is awarded for a long-term, specified amount of time, while Rehabilitative Alimony is intended to support a spouse until they can become self-sufficient.
What should I do if I need help with an alimony dispute?
Contact Bhatt Law Group for a free consultation to discuss your alimony dispute with experienced Jersey City divorce lawyers.
How can Bhatt Law Group assist me with my divorce?
Bhatt Law Group offers a team of experienced family law attorneys who work together to navigate the complexities of your divorce and alimony issues.
Is there a free consultation available?
Yes, you can call Bhatt Law Group at (201) 798-8000 to schedule a free consultation regarding your divorce and alimony questions.