New Jersey Alimony Amendments

By: Natalie L. Thompson, Esq. If you have an existing alimony obligation, the recent reform to New Jersey’s alimony statute may be able to provide some relief to you. While many of the provisions only apply to individuals who do not yet have a final judgment of divorce, there are several provisions which apply to cases in which the Judgment of Divorce was entered. These provisions were designed to provide relief to an obligor who has had a financial change of circumstance since the initial alimony award, who seeks to retire or whose former spouse is cohabiting. Change of Circumstances: The recent...