NEW JERSEY DIVORCE LAW CHANGED - NO MORE PERMANENT ALIMONY
By Robert G. McDermott
September 10, 2014
While our practice does not include New Jersey cases, many of our clients and colleagues have friends and family in the Garden State. We want to make them aware of a major change in the New Jersey alimony rules just enacted into law.
On September 10, 2014, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a new law that will no longer permit the awarding of permanent alimony in future divorces in New Jersey.
Under the new law, alimony for marriages lasting less than 20 years could not be paid for longer than the duration of the marriage. Alimony could also end when: (a) the person making the payments retires or loses a job; or (b) if the person receiving the support starts living with someone else. The new law also sets guidelines for judges evaluating changed circumstances.
Should you require more information on New Jersey divorce matters, please feel free to contact us. We maintain relationships with several excellent New Jersey law firms. We would be happy to provide you with their contact information.
© September 10, 2014 - Robert G. McDermott
Robert G. McDermott, Esq.
McDermott Law Offices
110 Marcus Boulevard, Suite 300
Hauppauge, New York 11788
Tel. 631-414-0094
Fax 631-414-0098
Email: bob@mcdermottlaw.com
Web: www.mcdermottlaw.com
IRS Circular 230 Disclosure Notice: The information herein is not intended or written to be used for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or any other applicable tax authority.
This Blog may be considered attorney advertising.
