Types of Alimony
New Jersey recognizes five types of alimony: temporary
alimony, limited duration alimony, permanent alimony, rehabilitative alimony,
and reimbursement alimony.
Temporary alimony
(alimony pendente lite) is awarded to low-earning or unemployed spouses to help
cover living expenses during divorce proceedings.
A judge may award
you limited duration alimony, based on financial need, for as long as it takes
you to become self-supporting.
You may be
entitled to permanent alimony after a long marriage if you gave up career or
education opportunities in order to care for your family, or to further your
spouse’s education or career. If you ask for permanent alimony, the court will
examine the factors listed below to determine if you qualify, and then will
determine if any of the other support orders are appropriate in addition to the
permanent order.
For
rehabilitative alimony, the requesting spouse must submit to the court the
steps to be taken for rehabilitation, the time frame, and a period of
employment to occur during the rehabilitation period. Rehabilitative alimony is
intended to help you get back on your feet and provide training and education
so that you can be self-supporting.
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