Alimony Attorney in Jersey City
Jersey City New Jersey Divorce Attorney Santo Artusa focuses on divorces throughout New Jersey where spouses seek alimony in order to maintain a lifestyle comparable to what he or she enjoyed while married. In New Jersey, The N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 sets forth the thirteen factors when determining
alimony. There are five types of alimony available in the State of New Jersey: pendente lite alimony, permanent alimony, limited duration alimony, rehabilitative alimony, and reimbursement alimony. Pendente Lite alimony is an award of periodic support that may be obtained during the divorce case. As some divorces could take years if highly contested, it is critical to obtain this kind of alimony early in the case. Pendente lite support is also available in
annulment proceedings. Permanent alimony may be awarded in cases where a court shall render this kind of award reasonable and just. The purpose of alimony is to continue the standard of living enjoyed by a party prior to the separation. The actual need of the dependent spouse, the ability of the supporting spouse to pay and the duration of the marriage are the most important factors when determining alimony. Many cases where the marriage lasted ten years or more are most likely to have permanent alimony awarded to a dependent spouse. If you seek alimony and are considering a divorce in Jersey City,
Newark,Hoboken, Union, Elizabeth, Hackensack, Bayonne, South Orange and beyond contact NJ Divorce Lawyer Santo Artusa today on 201-706-7910.