Tag Archives: alimony

Court strives to bring clarity to NJ alimony law

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Sandy Durst

NJ has 4 types of alimony: permanent, limited duration, rehabilitative, and reimbursement.  The body of case law and the NJ alimony statute have served litigants, attorneys and judges well in crafting equitable resolutions to alimony disputes.  However, there are some … Continue reading →

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Increased lifestyle due to cohabitation can lead to alimony termination

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Sandy Durst

Once alimony has been awarded, NJ law allows for a modification upon a showing by the payor that the recipient is cohabitating and realizing an economic benefit from doing so.  Prior decisions have focused on the economic impact of the … Continue reading →

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Divorce and Taxes: What you need to know

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Sandy Durst

A divorce will surely impact your tax filing.  The following points are based on my 14 years of experience as a NJ divorce attorney.  You should consult with an accountant or qualified tax preparer to determine how to best prepare … Continue reading →

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NJ Alimony Reform: My 2 Cents.

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Sandy Durst

I am a NJ divorce lawyer. I work day in and day out to help individuals and there children through the divorce process.  I often get blamed for causing divorce.  The collective integrity of my colleagues is constantly under attack.  … Continue reading →

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Divorce Court is not a laundromat

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Sandy Durst

When a client first comes in for a consultation, a significnat amount of time is consumed by them telling me what an awful person their sooon to be former-spouse is. Early in my career i would try to quickly steer … Continue reading →

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