Alimony Lawyer New Brunswick
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Guidance Through Every Step
Divorces can become complicated and contentious, but Adam C. Brown in New Brunswick can guide you through every part of the process. Whether your case involves alimony, child custody, child support, asset division, domestic violence, or restraining orders, Adam Brown can help you file the proper paperwork, answer any questions as they arise, and point you in the direction of other resources that can help you keep your life together after a big change.
Finding What Works
Sacrifices are made when two people choose to build a life together. If that relationship ends, one person shouldn’t be left to put their life back together on their own with no resources. Adam Brown can determine an alimony agreement that works for both parties, and his dedication doesn’t stop there. As your lives change, your alimony agreement should change with it. Adam Brown is dedicated to ensuring your alimony agreement is adjusted when you need it.
Building a Secure Future Put Our Alimony Lawyer on Your Side
People throughout New Brunswick, NJ, and Middlesex County who are facing changes in their family choose Adam C. Brown because he:
- Has a background in finance that can help him determine an equitable outcome for both parties
- Acts like a brother, providing you with legal guidance and personal support when you need it
- Has helped many clients through some of the most difficult moments of their lives and secured positive outcomes for them
If you’re ready to protect your standard of living by determining an equitable distribution of assets, put our alimony lawyer in New Brunswick, NJ, on your side.
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2024
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2024
Mr. Brown was extremely professional, listened, and responded in a timely fashion, whenever possible. He did not miss a single phone call and answered all my questions with honesty. I certainly recommend his services.
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The Law Offices of Adam C. Brown Esq. PC wants it to be easy to meet with an alimony lawyer. To this end, we offer free consultations so you can meet with our team and determine your legal options. If you can’t make it to our New Brunswick family law office, we offer virtual consultations so your meeting can fit comfortably into your schedule.
The Basics of Alimony
Alimony is the practice of a higher-earning spouse paying support to a lower-earning spouse during divorce proceedings or after a divorce. If a spouse has been out of the workforce while managing the household or raising children, alimony helps them transition into a self-supporting lifestyle.
When determining alimony, a judge will consider the:
- Length of the marriage
- Ability of the parties to pay
- Parental responsibilities
- Age, physical health, and emotional health of both parties
- Earning capacity, educational attainment, and employment of both parties
- Standard of living established during the marriage
- The ability of each party to maintain the standard of living established during the marriage
- And more
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Changing Your Alimony Agreement and Proving Cohabitation to the Courts
In the state of New Jersey, alimony is subject to modification, suspension, or even termination if circumstances change. For example, if you’re the alimony payor and you can show that your former spouse has remarried or is cohabiting with another person, you can petition the family court to modify or terminate alimony.
However, “cohabitation” does not simply mean that two people are living together on a full-time basis. The legal definition of cohabitation involves a mutually supportive, intimate personal relationship in which a couple has undertaken duties and privileges that are associated with marriage but does not necessarily maintain a single household.
Factors the court may consider to determine if cohabitation exists include:
- Living together
- Sharing household chores
- The duration of the relationship
- Sharing or joint responsibility for living expenses
- Recognition of the relationship in the couple’s social and family circle
- Intertwined finances such as joint bank accounts and other joint holdings or liabilities
- Whether the recipient of alimony has received an enforceable promise of support from another person
- Other relevant evidence
You may also be able to modify or end your alimony agreement if the paying spouse loses income, the receiving spouse has a similar earning capacity and income to the paying spouse, the paying spouse retires or is planning their retirement, the receiving spouse remarries, or the paying spouse dies.
FAQ About Alimony
Can’t I represent myself in my divorce?
We recommend putting a New Brunswick divorce lawyer on your side in divorce proceedings, especially when children, assets, or your quality of life are on the line. Adam Brown is well-versed in the area of family law and can guide you through the divorce process, securing you the best possible outcome.
We have a prenup. Can I get alimony?
Yes. Prenups often include provisions regarding alimony. Your prenup may include which spouse is entitled to alimony and how much. However, the courts can modify these provisions if they seem unfair, unreasonable, or were made under duress.
What disqualifies you from receiving alimony in NJ?
You may be disqualified from receiving alimony if you are financially independent, have a history of domestic violence, have committed adultery, have remarried or are cohabiting with someone, or if the paying spouse does not have the funds to afford it.
My ex stopped paying alimony. What can I do?
If your ex isn’t paying court-ordered alimony, you can ask the judge to enforce your alimony orders. The court will then set a hearing to determine why your ex isn’t paying and what the judge can do to enforce it. Your ex may have their wages garnished and be forced to make retroactive payments to make up for the payments they missed. They may also face fines and other penalties for not following the alimony order.
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Alyssa
2024
Adam and his team are THE GOAT! He was patient and fought for me throughout my divorce. I highly recommend him if you need legal services!!
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Queen
2024
Adam Brown has represented me in a very complex family law case. He was confident, had a good understanding of the law, honest when it came to potential outcomes for my case, and was reasonably available when I needed to ask questions pertaining to my case.
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