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Despite the impact of COVID-19, we are open and continuing to meet the needs of our existing clients and new clients without interruption or change in the quality of our services. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any concerns, questions or requests for information about your matter. At this time we are offering appointments via telephonic and/or video conferencing.
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New Standard in New Jersey Alimony Statute

Sep 11, 2014 | Alimony

On September 10, 2014 Governor Chris Christie signed into law the highly anticipated Alimony Statute which modifies how Alimony is awarded in New Jersey. The most significant changes include:

• For marriages that lasted fewer than 20 years, the length of alimony payments cannot exceed the length of the marriage unless a judge decides there are “exceptional circumstances.”

• Judges would be able to end payments if the recipient lives with a partner, even if they don’t get married.

• Judges would be able to lower payments if the payer has been out of work for 90 days.

• The term “permanent alimony” would be replaced with “open durational alimony.”

The new statute takes effect immediately and applies to all prospective cases. If you would like to learn how the new alimony statute affects you, please contact [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″] for a consultation.

Click here to view the new alimony bill signed into law