Alimony in New Jersey: How Spousal Support Works
Learn how alimony works in New Jersey, including eligibility factors, the petition process, and steps to secure spousal support during divorce.
6 articles from Simon Law Group
This archive collects Simon Law Group's attorney-authored New Jersey legal articles on Alimony -- 6 articles written for New Jersey readers. Each article is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Learn how alimony works in New Jersey, including eligibility factors, the petition process, and steps to secure spousal support during divorce.
Understand how alimony works in New Jersey, the 14 statutory factors courts consider, and why honest assessment of your situation is essential.
Pendente lite support keeps the mortgage, utilities, and bills paid while your NJ divorce is pending.
During a long contested divorce, you may need immediate financial support to avoid falling behind on bills.
A NJ court ruled the 2014 alimony reform amendments may apply retroactively, opening modification to some spouses divorced before the law.
Governor Christie signed major alimony reform legislation in NJ. Learn about new duration limits, cohabitation rules.
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