Morristown Alimony Attorneys

It’s a fact of alimony/spousal support cases — it is very difficult to pay alimony and feel the payment amount is reasonable. Likewise, it is just as difficult to receive alimony and feel that the amount is fair and accurately reflects your financial needs after divorce.

At the family law firm of Laufer, Dalena, Jensen & Doran, LLC, our New Jersey divorce attorneys are committed to excellence and working to resolve your alimony/spousal support case in a way that protects your rights and interests. Many of our lawyers are AV Preeminent peer-review rated* through Martindale-Hubbel, signifying the highest industry standard of legal knowledge, communication skills and litigation abilities.

Are you facing a pending alimony/spousal support dispute? Do you wish to modify or terminate an existing alimony arrangement? Do you need to enforce a court order? Call 973-975-4043.

How New Jersey Courts Decide Alimony

In New Jersey, courts must evaluate 11 specific factors to determine alimony:

1. Parties’ incomes and lifestyle: Courts must assess earnings and the standard of living during the marriage.
2. Marriage duration: Longer marriages might lead to more substantial alimony.
3. Health and education: The earning capacity of each spouse can be affected by health and education levels.
4. Equitable property distribution: Courts consider the financial impact of dividing marital property.
5. Need and ability to pay: If one spouse needs support, can the other provide it?
6. Parental responsibilities: A spouse’s earning potential can be impacted by child care.
7. Education/training for employment: Courts assess the need for education or training for the spouse seeking alimony to become self-sufficient.
8. Contributions to the marriage: Alimony amounts often recognize financial and non-financial contributions of each spouse, including career or education sacrifices.
9. Tax implications of alimony: In New Jersey, laws have changed determining if alimony is taxable for the payee or a tax credit for the payor, so the court may examine how alimony affects each party’s taxes.
10. Age and health: Older or less healthy individuals may receive more favorable alimony terms.
11. Pre-existing agreements: Prenuptial agreements and other arrangements regarding property distribution can impact alimony determinations.

These guidelines ensure courts make balanced decisions on alimony, factoring in each party’s circumstances and contributions to the marriage.

What Types Of Alimony Are Available In New Jersey?

Some of the questions an alimony court will ask: Is one of the parties self-employed? Did the marriage last just a few years, or did it last for decades? What are the true incomes of the parties? Our attorneys can assess whether you should pursue permanent, rehabilitative or limited duration alimony:

• Permanent alimony: This type of alimony applies to long-term marriages where there is a disparity of income between the parties.
• Rehabilitative alimony: The goal with rehabilitative alimony is to support the nonincome-earning spouse until he or she is self-supporting. This may include providing financial support so that a spouse can go to school for the training she or he needs to be self-supporting. Rehabilitative alimony is temporary.
• Limited duration alimony: Limited duration alimony is for shorter term marriages where there is disparity of income but where the supported spouse has enough education, skills or training to become self-supporting. Alimony is paid at a specific amount for a specific number of years.

Each type of alimony is tailored to the specific circumstances of the marriage, ensuring fairness and support during the transition to post-divorce life.

Parsippany Alimony Lawyers Helping Modify, Enforce Or Terminate Pre-Existing Arrangements

We recognize that financial circumstances can evolve. To address changes in alimony agreements, our services include modifications, enforcements and terminations of spousal support arrangements.

Modifications

If you experience significant financial changes, like job loss or reduced income, you may qualify for a modification of your alimony agreement. Our attorneys conduct a detailed analysis of your current financial situation against the original agreement, preparing all necessary documentation to support a modification. We strive to adjust alimony payments to reflect current financial conditions fairly.

Enforcements

In cases where the payer does not comply with the alimony terms, we take necessary enforcement actions. We file motions to enforce alimony orders, advocating for owed payments and ensuring compliance through court intervention.

Terminations

A person can terminate alimony if conditions like the recipient’s remarriage or significant changes in circumstances occur. Our attorneys assess whether your situation qualifies for termination, guiding you through the legal steps, advising on implications, and handling necessary documentation.

We provide personalized and robust representation in all matters related to alimony, ensuring we protect and advocate for your financial interests effectively.

Why Choose Laufer, Dalena, Jensen & Doran, LLC?

Navigating the complexities of alimony determinations requires experienced legal counsel due to the unpredictability and discretion involved in these decisions. At our firm, we are familiar with the challenges of spousal support and alimony. With extensive experience in high net worth divorces, we are adept at handling complex property distributions and business asset divisions, ensuring a fair outcome for our clients. We recognize that every family’s situation is unique. That’s why we dedicate personal attention to every case.

We always seek alternatives to costly and time-consuming litigation, focusing on mediation and collaborative approaches to resolve disputes efficiently and amicably. We’re committed to guiding you with compassion and professionalism, helping you move forward confidently.

Contact Our Morristown Alimony Attorneys Today

Our family law team has extensive experience helping clients resolve their spousal support and alimony issues, and features many members selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists as they relate to family law. To see the dates of nomination for our lawyers, check out the section below.

We are available for evening and weekend appointments, and are conveniently located one-half block from the Morristown Green. To speak with one of our lawyers today, contact us online or through our Morristown office at 973-975-4043. We offer free initial consultations for new clients.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories — legal ability and general ethical standards.