Putterman Legal
Mays Landing Spousal Support Attorney
At Putterman Legal, our Mays Landing spousal support lawyer is a skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced advocate for clients. For more than three decades, we have helped real people solve real problems. If you have any specific questions or concerns about the alimony laws in New Jersey, please do not hesitate to contact us today for a fully confidential consultation with a top Mays Landing spousal support lawyer.
An Overview of Spousal Support Laws in New Jersey
Spousal support (alimony) is a payment made by one spouse to the other during or after a divorce. New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23) allows for the awarding of spousal support on a case-by-case basis. In other words, it is not guaranteed in a divorce in Mays Landing, but it can be awarded if deemed appropriate. There are several types of spousal support in New Jersey, including:
- Pendente lite (temporary);
- Limited duration;
- Rehabilitative;
- Reimbursement; and
- Open duration.
In any alimony case in New Jersey, a judge must assess a number of different factors, including each party’s income, earning capacity, age, health, standard of living during the marriage, length of the marriage, and the equitable distribution of marital property. For marriages under twenty years, alimony ordinarily cannot exceed the length of the marriage unless exceptional circumstances exist.
Why Trust Mays Landing Family Lawyer Bonnie Putterman
Going through a divorce is complicated, especially so if spousal support is a big part of your case. As a leading family lawyer, our founder and lead attorney, Bonnie Putterman, has extensive experience handling these cases. Our client testimonials tell the story best. We are proactive, detail-driven, and committed to personalized representation in family and divorce cases in Mays Landing.
Spousal Support in Mays Landing: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There is no strict formula in New Jersey. Instead, Judges review each case on an individual basis. They will consider factors such as income, length of the marriage, health, and the marital lifestyle.
Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, alimony payments under divorce judgments executed after January 1, 2019, are not tax-deductible to the payor or taxable to the recipient.
Yes. The statute allows termination or suspension if the supported spouse cohabits in a relationship akin to marriage. With that being said, the payor will need a court order.
Call Our Mays Landing Spousal Support Lawyer Today
At Putterman Legal, our Mays Landing spousal support attorney has the knowledge, skills, and legal experience that you can trust. If you have questions about New Jersey’s spousal support laws, we are here as a resource that you can trust. Contact us today at (609) 625-8383 to set up your completely confidential, no obligation case review. From our law office in Mays Landing, we handle family law cases in Atlantic County and throughout the region in New Jersey.
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