Putterman Legal
Absecon Spousal Support Attorney
At Putterman Legal, our Absecon spousal support lawyer has the professional experience that you can trust when it matters most. We know New Jersey’s alimony laws, and we have helped clients navigate complex issues for more than three decades. Whether you may be required to pay support or entitled to receive support, our firm is on your side. If you have any questions or concerns about spousal support cases, we are here to help. Contact us today for a completely confidential consultation with a top-rated Absecon alimony attorney.
Alimony in New Jersey: Know the Law
Getting a divorce in Absecon? Your alimony case will be governed by New Jersey state law (N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23). It can be awarded when one spouse has a financial need and the other has the ability to pay. Although it is important to emphasize that spousal support is not guaranteed in every divorce case in Absecon. The factors courts consider when determining the amount and duration include:
- The needs of the recipient;
- The payor’s capacity;
- The total duration of the marriage;
- The standard of living each spouse enjoyed; and
- The health and age of the spouses.
Notably, there are a number of different types of alimony in New Jersey. Depending on the specific circumstances of the case, spousal support may be pendente lite (temporary), limited in duration, rehabilitative, reimbursement, or open duration. Courts do not use a rigid calculation formula but apply discretion based on the factors listed in the state’s alimony statute.
How Absecon Family Attorney Bonnie Putterman Can Help
Bonnie Putterman is an Absecon family lawyer with more than three decades of experience helping real people solve real problems, including those related to divorce and spousal support. With a commitment to personalized representation, our client testimonials tell the story of what we can do in complex spousal support cases.
Spousal Support in Absecon: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. Men have the right to petition for spousal support. The law is gender-neutral. Either spouse may qualify if they can show financial dependency and the other spouse’s superior earning ability.
Generally, no. Unlike in some other states, fault or a divorce (such as adultery) does not automatically change the alimony decision. However, the specific circumstances always matter.
Yes. They serve different purposes. Child support covers a child’s needs, while alimony supports the spouse. The court calculates each separately using different criteria.
Contact Our Absecon Spousal Support Attorney for a Confidential Case Review
At Putterman Legal, our Absecon spousal support lawyer is standing by, ready to protect your rights and your interests. Have questions about alimony? We are here to help. Contact us today at (609) 625-8383 for a fully private, no obligation initial case review. We handle spousal support cases in Absecon, Atlantic County, and throughout the wider region in New Jersey.
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