It can be difficult to plan for your future after a divorce when you have no way of knowing how the divorce itself will end. If you decided to focus on the family instead of on developing your career, you may be at a financial disadvantage when it comes to living...
Factors used to determine alimony in New Jersey
Alimony is a common concern during many divorces. Divorcing couples may have questions related to who will receive alimony, who will be required to pay alimony and how much will the alimony award be based on. As a result, it is helpful for divorcing couples to...
What are the four types of alimony in New Jersey?
When a couple in New Jersey decide to divorce, one spouse may be ordered to pay alimony -- also known as spousal support or maintenance -- to their ex. It is important to note that not every award of alimony is permanent. In fact, New Jersey recognizes four types of...
Divorce settlements may not focus on alimony much longer
Couples in New Jersey who have finally come to the decision that they will end their marriage understandably may feel overwhelmed by the emotional toll of the choice they have made. However, if they believe that one of the spouses might be deserving of spousal...
Divorce, alimony and shifting dynamics
New Jersey residents going through divorce are all too familiar with the frustration that can often accompany procedures, especially when it comes to the fine print. Navigating alimony post-divorce alone can present obstacles for some ex-spouses, depending on the...
Divorce negotiations may change under new tax law
If you are one of the many spouses in New Jersey who is considering whether or not to stay in your marriage or to pursue a divorce, you will want to know about how changes in the tax code might impact you differently this year than next year. Updates to tax laws,...
Can alimony change?
When you get a divorce in New Jersey, you may think that the amount of alimony you receive cannot be changed once it is determined by a court. However, there are several ways that your alimony might be altered. Your circumstances can often affect your alimony....
Why do you need alimony?
After you get your divorce, you may be feeling so relieved that this stressful period in your life is over that it can be tempting not to think too much about what happens next, at least regarding legal matters. Finally, you can begin to move on. However, financial...
Defining the different types of alimony in New Jersey
Several of those that our team here at Melinda L. Singer, Esquire have worked with in the past have come to us with questions about alimony. Many are surprised to learn that those cases that call for it may have a different type of alimony assigned to them. If you...
Paying alimony with a 401K
If you are headed for or even in the midst of a divorce in New Jersey, you may be concerned about the prospect of paying spousal support to your to-be former husband or wife. Regardless of your income level and how much money you are ordered to pay, this can cause a...