Alimony & Spousal Support

Cherry Hill Alimony Lawyer

The ability to maintain an established standard of living during and after divorce is a crucial component to moving forward and to gaining a fresh start. At the law office of Carol A. Fabietti, we assist clients in the determination of spousal support and alimony. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.

Spousal Support

While many states use the terms alimony and spousal support synonymously to refer to the financial support one party in a divorce must provide the other with, New Jersey makes an important distinction between the two. Spousal support refers to the support of one's spouse during the interim between filing for divorce and the divorce settlement. It is a temporary order intended to maintain the marital estate while the case is pending.

Determining the amount of support one party must pay to the other is, like alimony determination, based on a number of factors. Our firm assists clients in completing comprehensive budgets that become the central factor in support determination. An important issue to consider when contemplating the possibility of a drawn-out divorce case is the fact that you must pay support throughout the interim period. Settling the matters amicably allows you to save financially as well as emotionally.

Alimony — A Fact-Driven Determination

Alimony in New Jersey is based upon a statute which outlines several factors. The issues that play into the determination of alimony include the following:

Ability to earn
Number of years married
Standard of living
Health of both parties
Educational background
Economic status during marriage

As with spousal support determination, a complete budget must be completed. This case information statement (CIS) examines assets, liabilities, spending habits, tax returns, payroll information and other specific financial matters. Because this budget is comprehensive and may be required again in the future, we encourage clients to maintain a copy of their CIS.

For assistance in all aspects of alimony and spousal support, or for help completing your CIS, we invite you to contact Carol A. Fabietti. We offer free initial consultations in which to discuss your particular divorce matter.