New Jersey Spousal Support
Alimony is often a contentious issue in divorce for emotional and economic reasons. Complicating these issues is the fact that New Jersey has no specific formula to calculate whether a spouse is entitled to alimony and if so, how much they may receive. To protect your rights in an alimony case, you need an experienced divorce lawyer on your side.
At the law office of Jeffrey S. Karl PA, I have helped hundreds of people through divorce proceedings. I know that determining alimony can be a confusing process, but I will help you understand your rights and potential obligations. You can rely on my experience and my dedication to resolving your divorce effectively. To make an appointment with a Cherry Hill alimony attorney, please call me at 856-324-4920.
Determining Alimony in New Jersey
Alimony can be granted to either a husband or wife for a number of reasons. In general, people qualify for alimony based on their age, their capacity to earn, the disparity in income between the parties and the length of the marriage. There are exceptions and special circumstances, however.
In New Jersey, alimony usually takes one of these forms:
- Limited-term (temporary) — Payments are made for a fixed period of time during the divorce process.
- Permanent — Payments continue indefinitely until the recipient or payer passes away or there is a change in circumstances such as retirement or disability of the payer.
- Rehabilitative — Payments continue until the recipient is able to support him or herself.
I strive for the fairest, best result for my clients as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. We will attempt to reach an agreement on alimony that is satisfactory without needlessly prolonging the process. If this is a crucial issue for you, however, I will fight as hard as you wish to achieve your goals.
For a free phone consultation, please call my office at 856-324-4920 or contact me online.
