Experienced New Jersey Divorce Lawyers
Alimony and Spousal Support
Alimony or spousal support is often one of the most hotly contested issues in a divorce. A tough and experienced trial lawyer can increase your chances of obtaining a fair court decision regarding alimony.
At the Law Offices of Herman Osofsky in Clifton, New Jersey, we have a reputation for success in hard-fought divorce litigation. Lawyers and judges know our lawyers and other lawyers often seek our advice or refer cases to our attorneys. Clients who are battling their spouse over alimony can benefit from our legal experience and courtroom skills.
We provided experienced divorce representation to people throughout northern New Jersey, including Somerset County, Passaic County, Morris County, Bergen County, Middlesex County, Essex County, and Sussex County. Contact us by e-mail or call us at (973) 777-4464 or (800) 378-4464 to speak with one of our attorneys.
How Does Alimony Work?
Also known as "spousal support" or "maintenance," alimony is an agreed-upon or court-imposed obligation of one spouse to pay financial support to the other spouse. Not all divorce cases involve support payments by one spouse to another. Alimony can be temporary or permanent and can be in a lump sum or in a number of payments. Alimony is not subject to a set formula and is decided on a case-by-case basis with the application of New Jersey case law.
Whether or not alimony is awarded is determined by looking at a variety of factors, including: the parties' needs; the ability of one spouse to pay support; the age, physical and mental health of the parties; and the parties' incomes and earning capacities. Other relevant factors are the lifestyle that was experienced during the marriage, the property awarded each party, and whether or not one party needs education or training to become employable.
Of course, you and your soon-to-be-ex likely have very different views as to whether alimony should be awarded, in what amount, and for how long. This is where an experienced trial attorney comes in.
Our attorneys work closely with forensic accountants to prepare a convincing case about our client's economic situation. This is not unusual—many courts require the use of forensic accountants. But we go beyond this, using experts in many fields in every aspect of a divorce case, building a strong argument based on facts, not assumptions.
Modifications
Changes or modifications to spousal support are possible if there are significant changes in the parties' lives which make the original alimony unfair. If, for example, the person paying alimony is laid off, gets a lower-paying job, or retires, etc., alimony payments could decrease. Our lawyers can handle requests to change alimony on behalf of spouses who are paying or receiving alimony.
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Contact us immediately with any questions about alimony law in New Jersey.
