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New Jersey Appellate Division Addresses Whether Waiver of a Military Pension Constitutes a Change in Circumstance Warranting an Award of Alimony

In the recently published opinion of the Appellate Division in Fattore v. Fattore,A-3727-16 (App. Div. 2019), the Appellate Division the husband appealed a trial court order requiring him to indemnify his former wife for the loss of her share of … Continue reading

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Alimony Reform Group Outlines Hopes for 2019 Bill

Alimony Reform Group Outlines Hopes for 2019 Bill By Ayo & Iken Legal Correspondent Robert Napper Years of frustration is not stopping a group from launching a renewed fight for alimony reform in Florida this legislative session. Dozens of alimony … Continue reading

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New Federal Law for Spousal Support Tax Deduction May Impact North Carolina Alimony Negotiations

Alimony is also known as spousal support and it refers to payments made by one spouse to support the other after separation or divorce. The payments may be lump sum payments or ongoing payments. Generally, post-separation alimony lasts until the … Continue reading

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Why alimony may be more contentious than ever

One of the biggest sticking points of many divorces is alimony. It’s tough for either party to willingly contribute to an ex’s financial well-being. Unfortunately, there’s a new reason this may be the biggest issue in many New Jersey divorces. … Continue reading

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What Happens to Alimony When the Payor Retires

By: Michelle L. Searcy Often, the longer the marriage, the longer the duration of the obligation to pay maintenance (alimony).  As a result, one party in a divorce may still have many years of support to pay, even as he … Continue reading

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