Alimony & Spousal Support

Respected New Jersey Family Law Attorney
Handling Spousal Support Matters

Alimony or spousal support is paid by one spouse to the other to help maintain the lifestyle established during the marriage. At the Law Offices of Ronald A. Graziano, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, we have significant experience representing the interests of men and women dealing with spousal support issues.

Experienced Alimony Attorneys

Most people do not realize that there are several different kinds of alimony, permanent alimony, limited duration alimony, and compensatory alimony. Courts consider a host of issues when determining whether alimony should be paid, the duration it should paid, and the amount that should be paid. Some of the criteria used when making spousal support decisions include:

• Ability to pay and financial need
• Duration of the marriage
• Age, physical health, and emotional health of the parties
• Standard of living established during the marriage
• Earning capability, education level, and employment opportunities of the parties
• Length of absence from the job market
• Time and expense needed to complete education or training necessary to return to the job market

Spousal support can be modified when there is a substantial change in circumstance of either person. A substantial change could include a change in profession, cohabitating with a partner, a job promotion, or a disability. However, simply getting laid-off by an employer may not be enough to trigger a change in alimony payments.

Our attorneys have broad experience dealing with issues related to alimony and the modification of spousal support orders. As with other aspects of divorce, we believe that it is best to establish alimony payments through negotiation as part of the property settlement agreements. However, when necessary, we can go to court to help establish alimony awards that protect the financial stability of our clients.

Contact our New Jersey Spousal Support Lawyers

If you are considering divorce and have questions regarding alimony or the modification of spousal support payments, please contact the Law Offices of Ronald A. Graziano. We can be reached toll free at 1-866-215-8939, by e-mail, or by filling out the intake form on our Contact page.