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How Much Alimony Do I Have To Pay In My New Jersey Divorce?

The amount of alimony (called “spousal support” in New Jersey) that you may be ordered to pay depends … Show More on various factors that the court will consider. Typically, the amount will be a fraction of the difference between the incomes of both spouses. Both you and your former spouse are entitled to maintain an equal standard of living as much as possible.Understanding The Relevant FactorsA few of the 13 factors that the court considers are:The incomes and assets of both spousesThe ages of both spousesHow financially dependent one spouse was on the other during the marriageThe health of both spousesThe length of the marriageHow federal and state taxes may impact either spouseBoth spouses’ …Read More »

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