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How Is NJ Alimony Calculated?

Can Alimony Be Increased or Decreased?

In situations where one party faces major changes to their finances, alimony may come into play for couples. Alimony is typically awarded in divorce to ensure that a non-monied spouse can maintain a comparable standard of living to that which existed during the marriage.  Yet alimony isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation, nor is it static. The …

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How is Alimony Calculated in New Jersey?

Alimony—the legal obligation to provide financial support to a former spouse—can be one of the most contentious parts of a divorce.  Alimony amounts do not take into account gender, and in New Jersey, they’re based upon thirteen different statutory factors. The highest-earning spouse, male or female, is typically the party required to pay alimony, although …

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