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Alimony is often viewed through a traditional lens, where the husband pays support to his ex-wife. But times have changed, and so have financial roles in marriages. More women are now the primary breadwinners, and that shift has led to a growing number of women paying...
Alimony payments are sometimes necessary after a New Jersey divorce. When there is a discrepancy in the income of the spouses, the courts can order the higher-earning spouse to make regular payments to the lower-earning spouse to help them rebuild. The amount of...
An ill spouse can face significant financial strain in the wake of divorce. However, a successful alimony petition can help them manage their immediate and long-term finances amid health struggles. Here is more information for those making a bid for spousal support to...
After welcoming a new child, many parents find themselves deciding between sending the child to daycare or one parent staying at home to take on the role of primary caregiver. Society has traditionally associated this role with the mother. However, as women continue...
When a family court issues alimony orders during divorce, the intent is to provide financial support to a lower-earning or non-working spouse to enable them to maintain a standard of living similar to what they had during the marriage. However, these orders are not...
Alimony payments are made after a couple divorces, often when there is a large discrepancy in income. Alimony is sometimes also referred to as spousal support. For instance, maybe one person is a high earner, bringing in more than $1 million a year. The other person...
Surviving on a single income in the 21st century is extremely challenging, and perhaps even impossible for some people. One way to shore up your financial situation is to ask for (and obtain) alimony during your divorce. In the past, alimony was often considered a...
As with many social situations, courtrooms come with their own etiquette. Etiquette is the behavior that is customary or expected. Knowing the rules of conduct in a courtroom can be helpful with your family law case. It can be a challenge to know what is expected,...
We live in a modern world with more women from all walks of life longing for gender equality. As contemporary and informed American citizens, we support this point of view and have a strong belief in promoting gender equality. Some people believe women receiving...
Alimony often doesn't last for long. Most of the kinds of alimony available in a New Jersey divorce are temporary. Rehabilitative alimony may only last long enough for someone to get back in to the workforce, while restitution alimony will only last as long as it...