Category: Alimony
I Think My Ex-Spouse Is Cohabiting. Can I Stop Paying Alimony?
Under New Jersey law, one of the circumstances which can suspend or terminate the obligation to pay alimony is if your former spouse cohabits with another person. However, if your ex-spouse is trying to hide his/her relationship, you need to be careful in how you react. You should take several steps to help you determine […]
How Are My Contributions to the Marriage Used in Determining Alimony?
Alimony is a sensitive and stressful issue with both sides often disputing what may be owed under the law. For spouses who may have limited education or job skills, or who left the workforce to raise children, it can be particularly difficult. They don’t want to be penalized because they made less money during the […]
What Couples Need to Know About 2019 Changes in Tax Treatment of Alimony
Effective January 1, 2019, new federal tax laws go into effect which significantly impact alimony. Under long-standing tax law, alimony has been tax deductible for the person paying it and taxable income for the person receiving it.
Divorce for Irreconcilable Differences Simplifies Process in New Jersey
When filing for divorce, a party must identify the underlying basis, known as a cause of action, to justify why he/she is entitled to a divorce. These causes of action include both “fault” and “no fault” grounds. Historically, the only “no fault” cause of action was eighteen months separation, while the “fault” based actions included […]
Top Questions About Alimony and Equitable Distribution in New Jersey
As painful as divorce is emotionally, the financial aspects can be just as traumatic as the parties face uncertainty regarding their economic situation. Alimony or spousal support is hotly contested in many divorces especially since judges have substantial discretion in awarding it. Similarly, how money, property and debts will be split in equitable distribution is […]
