What do I need to know about divorce in NJ?
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What do I need to know about divorce in NJ?
5 Things You Should Know about New Jersey Divorce LawCause of Action. A cause of action is one of the many reasons for filing a divorce. Length of the Marriage. The length of the marriage is the date of the marriage through the date of filing for divorce, and it has an impact on the rights that are available to parties in a divorce. Alimony. Child Support. Retirement.
How long does alimony last in NJ?
Section 2A:34-23 limits alimony for marriages lasting 20 years or less to no longer than the length of the marriage, except in “exceptional circumstances.” The law also creates a rebuttable presumption that alimony will terminate when the paying spouse reaches full retirement age.
Can a working woman get alimony?
In most cases, the wife gets 20-35 per cent of a husband’s net taxable income as alimony. If the woman is working, she can still get maintenance if the court feels her demands are reasonable, if she has dependants or if her income is not sufficient to support the lifestyle she enjoyed while married.
What is a spousal maintenance payment?
Spouse maintenance is financial support paid by a party to a marriage to their former husband or wife in circumstances where they are unable to adequately support themselves.
