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Alimony lawyer Rochelle Park NJ is often the most contentious issue in a divorce. Whether you're the spouse who may be paying or the one who may be receiving, the stakes are high. Alimony can affect your finances for years or even decades. At The Davies Law Firm, attorney Robert Davies has handled alimony cases across Bergen County for over 40 years. He understands New Jersey's alimony laws inside and out, including the 2014 reform that changed how alimony is calculated and how long it lasts. Whether you need to fight for fair support or defend against an unreasonable alimony request, we're here to help.
New Jersey law recognizes that when a marriage ends, one spouse may need financial support from the other. This is especially true in longer marriages where one spouse sacrificed career opportunities to raise children or support the other’s career.
The court considers a long list of factors when deciding alimony, including: the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and earning capacity, the standard of living during the marriage, each spouse’s age and health, parental responsibilities, time needed for education or training, and the history of financial contributions to the marriage.
Since the 2014 alimony reform, New Jersey no longer awards “permanent alimony” for marriages under 20 years. Instead, the law provides for different types of alimony based on the circumstances. For marriages of 20 years or longer, the court can award “open durational” alimony, which has no set end date but can be modified.
New Jersey recognizes four main types of alimony:
This is support paid while the divorce is pending. It helps the lower-earning spouse maintain their standard of living during the divorce process. Temporary alimony ends when the divorce is finalized and a permanent alimony order is entered.
This replaced what used to be called “permanent alimony.” It’s available in marriages lasting 20 years or more. There’s no fixed end date, but it can be modified or terminated based on changed circumstances like retirement, cohabitation, or a significant change in income.
For shorter marriages, the court may award alimony for a specific period of time. The duration generally can’t exceed the length of the marriage. This type of alimony gives the receiving spouse time to become self-supporting.
This is support specifically for education, training, or career development. It helps a spouse who put their career on hold during the marriage to get back on their feet. It requires a specific plan for what the receiving spouse will do with the support.
We handle every aspect of alimony litigation in Bergen County:
Establishing alimony during divorce. Negotiating fair alimony terms through mediation or settlement. Litigating alimony when the other side is unreasonable. Enforcing alimony orders when payments stop. Modifying alimony when circumstances change through our modification of court orders process. Seeking termination of alimony based on cohabitation or other grounds.
Whether you’re the higher-earning spouse concerned about overpaying or the lower-earning spouse worried about your financial future, Attorney Davies protects your interests. He’s handled alimony cases from both sides and knows what arguments work in Bergen County courts.
Alimony cases are won on the details. Income documentation, lifestyle analysis, vocational evaluations, tax implications — all of these matter.
Attorney Robert Davies has been handling alimony cases since before the 2014 reform. He understands both the old and new laws, which is especially important for cases involving pre-reform agreements. His 40+ years of experience in Bergen County Family Court means he knows how local judges approach alimony decisions.
As a small firm, we give alimony cases the time they need. Robert Davies reviews every financial document, prepares every argument, and handles every court appearance himself. If your alimony dispute is part of a larger contested divorce, we handle that too.
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The Davies Law Firm represents clients in alimony matters throughout Bergen County, including Rochelle Park, Hackensack, Paramus, Ridgewood, Oradell, Bergenfield, Dumont, River Vale, Haworth, Westwood, New Milford, and the Township of Washington.
Alimony issues affect nearly every divorce. Whether your case is relatively straightforward or involves complex financial questions, our divorce lawyer rochelle park NJ cover every aspect.
There’s no fixed formula. The court considers factors like the length of the marriage, income disparity, standard of living, age, health, earning capacity, and contributions to the marriage. Attorney Davies helps you understand what a fair outcome looks like in your specific situation.
For marriages under 20 years, alimony generally can’t exceed the length of the marriage. For marriages of 20 years or longer, the court can award open durational alimony with no set end date. The 2014 reform law changed how duration is determined.
Yes. If there’s been a significant change in circumstances, such as job loss, retirement, or cohabitation, either party can request a modification. The court evaluates whether the change justifies adjusting the alimony amount or duration.
Yes. If the receiving spouse is cohabiting with a new partner, the paying spouse can request a modification or termination of alimony. The court looks at whether the cohabitation has reduced the receiving spouse’s financial need.
New Jersey courts take alimony enforcement seriously. Remedies include wage garnishment, contempt of court proceedings, seizure of assets, and in extreme cases, jail time. We help clients enforce their alimony orders effectively.
Yes. Many alimony disputes are resolved through negotiation or divorce mediation. Settling outside of court gives both parties more control over the outcome and is usually faster and less expensive than a trial.
Alimony affects your financial future for years to come. Whether you’re seeking support or defending against an unreasonable request, you need an experienced alimony lawyer in your corner. Call The Davies Law Firm at (201) 500-1660 for a free consultation with attorney Robert Davies.
THE DAVIES LAW FIRM, P.A.
Robert F. Davies, Esq.
