Medford Alimony Attorneys: Helping To Protect Your Financial Future

Spousal support, also known as alimony, can play a significant role in divorce proceedings in New Jersey. However, the complexities surrounding alimony determinations require the right legal intervention.

At KG Law Group, LLC, our Medford alimony attorneys have successfully guided many clients through the intricacies of spousal support cases across Burlington County and throughout New Jersey. Our legal knowledge of unique challenges faced by potential alimony recipients and payors helps us secure a fair outcome to protect your financial future.

Factors Influencing Spousal Support Awards In New Jersey

Contrary to common belief, alimony is not automatically granted in every divorce. The courts carefully evaluate several factors to determine whether spousal support is appropriate and, if so, the payment amount and duration. They include:

• Duration of the marriage: Longer marriages are more likely to result in alimony awards, especially for marriages lasting 20 years or more.
• Financial circumstances: The court examines each spouse’s income, assets, debts and future earning potential.
• Standard of living: Judges consider the lifestyle established during the marriage and whether it can be maintained post-divorce.
• Age and health: Both parties’ physical condition and life stage play a role in determining support needs and ability to pay.
• Educational background: Each spouse’s level of education and professional qualifications are factored into earning capacity assessments.
• Parental responsibilities: The need to care for children can impact a spouse’s ability to be self-supporting.
• Tax Implications: The court weighs how alimony payments might affect each party’s tax situation.
• Equitable distribution: How marital property is divided can influence alimony decisions.

There is no fixed formula for calculating alimony, making skilled legal representation important for achieving a favorable outcome.

Types Of Alimony

There are several forms of alimony, each designed to address specific circumstances in family law cases.

• Temporary (pendente lite) alimony: Provides support during the divorce proceedings
• Open duration alimony: May be awarded in long-term marriages (usually 20-plus years)
• Limited duration alimony: Set for a specific time frame, often in shorter marriages
• Rehabilitative alimony: Supports a spouse while they gain education or job skills
• Reimbursement alimony: Compensates a spouse who supported the other’s career advancement

We can help you understand which type of alimony may apply to your situation.

We Protect Your Interests

Our Medford spousal support lawyers are prepared to fight for a fair resolution. Contact KG Law Group, LLC, through 609-212-4085 or online today to schedule a confidential consultation.