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Child Support and Alimony After Divorce in New Jersey

Child support and alimony determinations may become a part of a divorce settlement. If you have children and are now going through the divorce process, it is almost certain that the non-custodial parent will contribute a portion of their income to support a child. Alimony is more complicated, but may be court-ordered in the event that the divorcing parties are left on unequal financial footing.

Know your options. Know your rights. We offer local, experienced advocacy you can trust. Call 973-786-3401 to discuss your interests in a child support or alimony dispute.

At Albino, Ullmann, Laemers & Pompelio, LLC our attorneys are experienced in representing parties on both sides of support arrangements and disputes. Whether you want to collect alimony or child support or you are seeking to defend against unmanageable obligations, our attorneys will provide the advocacy and counsel you need.

Will I Be Able to Collect Alimony After My Divorce?

Whether or not alimony (also known as "spousal support") will be ordered in your case depends on a number of factors. In determining whether a party is owed temporary or permanent support, the court will take into consideration many factors, including:

The duration of the marriage
The income of both parties
Any agreements made during the marriage
The education and earning capacity of both parties

Alimony can be permanent (until remarriage or death), limited duration alimony (only for a period of time), or reimbursement alimony (to reimburse for costs of education or investment). Depending on the individual circumstances of your case, you may be able to collect alimony on a permanent or temporary basis. Our attorneys can help to collect or defend against a support determination or help you seek modification to an existing order.

How is Child Support Determined in New Jersey?

The application of New Jersey child support guidelines are mandatory in every case. This means that in any custody or divorce case, the court must make a child support determination based on the guidelines set forth in statute. Guidelines that will be taken into consideration include:

The income of both parties
Any special needs of the child
The standard of living during the marriage
The custody arrangement between the parties

There may be cases where the couple's combined income may exceed the guidelines ($3600 per week combined net income), in which case a judge will apply certain statutory factors.

Our attorneys can assist in creating support agreements during divorce proceedings as well as represent individuals who were never married. We handle all aspects of child support, from initial determination and enforcement through modification. We are also experienced in complex child support issues involving college contribution, medical expenses and child care expenses.

For more information, please call 973-786-3401 or contact us by email to discuss your case with a Sussex County, New Jersey, family lawyer.