Like many other states, New Jersey allows courts to order one party in a divorce to pay alimony, which also frequently gets referred to as spousal support, to the other party. Court must consider a number of factors before awarding alimony. While the point of these...
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Invasion of an Ex’s Retirement Assets for Unpaid Child Support, Unpaid Alimony, Unpaid Healthcare Costs, College Costs, and Related Fees
Most people who have gone through a divorce, know that QDRO's (qualified domestic relations orders) can be used to divide specific retirement assets between spouses in a divorce. But few people know that QDRO's can also be used to address unpaid court ordered child...
Most property will be divided between spouses in New Jersey
Relative to other states, New Jersey actually has a fairly broad definition of what constitutes marital property, that is, property which will get divided fairly in the event of an absolute divorce, a divorce from bed and board or in a similar proceeding. Basically,...
What’s going to happen if you need to change a support order?
Divorce represents one of the most significant changes and transitions that a person will go through in his or her life. It is difficult and emotional, and a person will likely feel the impact of it for years to come. For some, the changes brought about by divorce and...
If I have a premarital agreement, how will property get divided?
As is the case in other states, many residents of New Jersey may choose to enter what is formally called a premarital agreement but which may also get referred to as a prenuptial agreement or even just a prenup. Premarital agreements are enforceable in New Jersey so...
