Alimony and Spousal Support

How Can Remarriage Affect Alimony Payments in NJ?

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Remarriage is one event that could cause your alimony agreement to change in the start of New Jersey. These payments are meant to support a spouse who otherwise might not be able to live independently. When that spouse remarries, the alimony payments usually stop because now it is assumed that their new spouse will support them. If you are at all confused about how your spousal support arrangement might change,…Read More

How Do You Qualify for Alimony in New Jersey?

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It is far from uncommon for couples to find that money is the root of most of their marital issues. Sadly, divorce does not end money issues and can make things worse, especially if one spouse is financially dependent on the other. Alimony, or spousal support, is a court-ordered financial payment that one spouse makes to the other during the divorce process and, sometimes, for a period after. If you…Read More

Can I Write Off Alimony on My Taxes in New Jersey?

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Please read on, then contact one of our experienced alimony and spousal support attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn if you can write off alimony or spousal support on your taxes in New Jersey. Can alimony be deducted from your taxes in New Jersey? In 2018, the tax laws were changed, and alimony is no longer taxable to the recipient and deductible to the person paying. However, this does…Read More

What You Should Do if Your Spouse Won’t Sign Divorce Papers in NJ

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If you are encountering difficulties in your divorce, please read on, then contact one of our experienced Bergen County divorce attorneys to learn what you should do if your spouse will not sign divorce papers in NJ. Can you still get a divorce if your spouse refuses to sign the papers in NJ? First and foremost, you should reach out to one of our skilled Bergen County, NJ family law…Read More

Can Men Get Alimony in New Jersey?

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Perhaps you have heard or read about Kelly Clarkson's divorce from husband Brandon Blackstock, and how the court her ordered to pay millions in spousal support payments? Is such a thing unprecedented and can it happen in New Jersey? If you are a man and are asking yourself these very questions, please read on, then contact one of our experienced alimony and spousal support attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to…Read More

Alimony FAQ in New Jersey

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Alimony, also known as spousal support, is financial support that the supporting spouse pays to his or her dependent former or soon-to-be-former spouse. A host of factors go into calculating how much and how long the payments will be made. If you have been served divorce papers or are considering initiating divorce proceedings, please read on, then contact one of our experienced alimony and spousal support attorneys in Bergen County,…Read More

The Differences Between Contested and Uncontested Divorces

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Popular culture is rife with examples of truly acrimonious divorces. But that isn’t always the case. If you’re in the process of a divorce, please read on, then contact our experienced contested divorce attorneys in Bergen County, NJ to learn more about the differences between contested and uncontested divorces. What are the differences between contested and uncontested divorces? A contested divorce means that the spouses oppose or challenge each other’s…Read More

I Lost My Job, Can I Stop Paying Alimony?

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If you are currently making alimony payments and have recently lost your job, you may be wondering if this warrants an alimony modification. To learn more about how losing a job may impact alimony payments in New Jersey, continue reading and contact our New Jersey alimony and spousal support attorney Can I stop paying alimony if I lost my job? The following questions will be considered by the court when…Read More

What to Know About the Different Types of Alimony in New York

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If you are facing a divorce and believe that you require alimony, it is important to understand the different types of alimony that are available to residents in New Jersey. To learn the four primary types of alimony in New Jersey, continue reading. For assistance with your alimony and spousal support matters, do not hesitate to reach out to our experienced New Jersey alimony attorney. We would be happy to…Read More

What to Know About Modifying Alimony Based on Retirement

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The New Jersey alimony law allows individuals to petition for an alimony modification before retiring. You may either reduce your alimony obligation or make an informed decision based on whether your alimony obligation will be reduced. To learn more about this process, continue reading. If you require assistance with modifying alimony based on retirement, do not hesitate to reach out to our experienced New Jersey alimony attorney. Give our firm…Read More

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