Going through a divorce can feel overwhelming in all sorts of ways—and dealing with alimony or spousal support certainly adds financial strain to the mix. Our experienced and compassionate divorce lawyers at Tune Law Group, LLC have helped clients from all over New Jersey navigate divorce settlements and alimony. We are here to help you reach a fair and equitable conclusion in your divorce case, too.
What Is Alimony?
Following a divorce, one spouse may be required to pay alimony to the other to mitigate any unfair economic effects on the lower-earning spouse. This payment helps ensure that both sides can preserve their standard of living.
What Are the Types of Alimony in New Jersey?
New Jersey law recognizes four main types of alimony:
- Open durational alimony is typically awarded after long-term marriages lasting over 20 years, with no set end date—but the court can modify or terminate the alimony agreement on account of significant life changes, like retirement or loss of income. (In 2014, the New Jersey Alimony Reform Act replaced the term “permanent alimony” with “open durational alimony” to better reflect the court’s ability to modify or terminate the agreement.)
- Limited-duration alimony usually applies to shorter marriages, with the goal of supporting the lower-earning spouse until they can sustain themselves.
- Rehabilitative alimony is meant to help the lower-earning spouse reenter the workforce. It only lasts for the time it takes for that spouse to acquire new job-relevant skills or education.
- Reimbursement alimony helps compensate a spouse for financial contributions made to the other spouse’s education or career.
What Factors Are Considered in Alimony Decisions?
New Jersey courts consider several factors when determining alimony to ensure fair payments. These factors include the length of the marriage, the age and health of the spouses, the standard of living during the marriage, the earning capacities, education, and employability of the spouses, each partner’s financial contributions during the marriage, and the ability of each spouse to pay alimony in the first place.
How Can a Flemington Divorce Lawyer Help?
Divorce proceedings can already feel mentally taxing and emotionally isolating—an experienced divorce attorney can help guide you through the complexities of alimony law to take that burden off your mind. At Tune Law Group, LLC, our Flemington divorce lawyers offer a free consultation to discuss your situation. If you decide to work with us, we will conduct a comprehensive case evaluation to determine the most appropriate alimony and negotiate on your behalf to reach a fair settlement that meets your needs and goals. If we cannot reach an agreement for your alimony payment, our team will advocate for you in court, both for the initial agreement and for any future modifications.
Ensure a Fair Settlement with the Flemington Divorce Lawyers at Tune Law Group, LLC
You never need to walk through the divorce process alone. Contact the experienced Flemington divorce lawyers at Tune Law Group, LLC to guide you through the alimony negotiations. Call us at 908-434-1061 or complete our online form for a free consultation. Our Whitehouse Station office serves clients in and around Hunterdon County, Monmouth County, Whitehouse, and Tewksbury. Regardless of where you reside in the State, we look forward to serving you, too.