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In NJ Alimony May Be Awarded In Very Short Marriages

In New Jersey, there is no set minimum length of time a person has to be married to qualify for alimony in a divorce.

This means that even if a couple has been married for a short time, one spouse may still be entitled to receive financial support from the other.

The decision to award alimony in a divorce is based on several factors, including the length of the marriage, the income and earning potential of each spouse, the standard of living during the marriage, the age and health of each spouse, and the contributions made by each spouse to the marriage.

However, the length of the marriage is not the only factor considered when determining whether alimony should be awarded.

In some cases, a couple may have been married for a short time but one spouse gave up a career or education opportunities to support the other spouse's career or to raise children.

In such cases, the court may award alimony to the spouse who sacrificed their career or education for the benefit of the marriage.

Similarly, if one spouse has a significantly higher income or earning potential than the other, the court may award alimony to the lower-earning spouse even if the marriage was short-lived.

The purpose of alimony is to ensure that both spouses are able to maintain a similar standard of living after the divorce.

This means that the amount and duration of alimony awarded will depend on the specific circumstances of the case.

In some cases, alimony may be awarded for a short period of time to allow the lower-earning spouse to become financially independent.

In other cases, alimony may be awarded for a longer period of time, especially if the lower-earning spouse has limited job skills or is of an advanced age.

It is important to note that alimony is not automatically awarded in every divorce case in New Jersey.

The court will consider all of the relevant factors before making a decision about whether to award alimony and, if so, the amount and duration of the payments.

Additionally, the court may modify or terminate alimony payments if there is a significant change in the circumstances of either spouse.

In conclusion, there is no set minimum length of time a person has to be married to qualify for alimony in a divorce in New Jersey.

The decision to award alimony is based on a variety of factors, including the length of the marriage, the income and earning potential of each spouse, and the contributions made by each spouse to the marriage.

 

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