by Artur Camins | Jan 17, 2025 | Alimony
Alimony can be life-changing in situations where one spouse is financially dependent on the other. However, for the payor spouse, the financial burden of alimony—often paired with child support—can be daunting, especially since circumstances are very likely to change...
by Artur Camins | Jan 3, 2025 | Alimony
Back in 2014, New Jersey answered the question: Should alimony be permanent? The governor signed a bill for alimony reform, transforming permanent alimony into open durational alimony. Other types of alimony were also introduced to address various challenges met by...
by Artur Camins | Dec 30, 2024 | Alimony
When you reach retirement age, it is natural to look forward to enjoying the fruits of your labor and to finally put your working years behind you. However, for individuals who are paying alimony, retirement can raise an important question: Can I stop paying alimony...
by Artur Camins | Dec 26, 2024 | Alimony
Prior to 2014’s alimony reform signed into law by Governor Chris Christie, New Jersey had permanent alimony. Residents of NJ found permanent alimony to be punitive and unfair. For example, Dean Dobkin, a resident of Burlington County, had to pay his ex-wife $5,000 a...
by Artur Camins | Dec 23, 2024 | Alimony
Currently, the divorce rate in the United States is 3.2 divorces per 1,000 population, but New Jersey is slightly lower, around 2.7 divorces per 1,000. Furthermore, New Jersey has the lowest divorce rate in the Northeast. Many divorces result in some form of alimony...
by Artur Camins | Dec 18, 2024 | Alimony
If you are a high-net-worth individual going through a divorce, you will find that your finances come into question multiple times, particularly when it comes to spousal support. In New Jersey, where financial disparities between spouses play a critical role in...
