2 Alimony in NJ Questions
Question Details: 1. If the NJ court has awarded alimony, under what circumstances does the wife forfeit that?(e.g. if she lives with someone, marries someone etc.) Couple was married and divorced in NJ. 2. In NJ, is there any forced means to collect alimony(ie garnishment) if there is no accompanying child support?
Alimony is permanent unless the Final Divorce Judgement states otherwise, A law exists that alimony terminates on the death or remarriage of the person receiving the alimony. Otherwise unlless agreed between the parties, it takes a Court Order to terminate or modify alimony. The primary reason is if a substantial change of circumstances exists. This is a judgment call by the Court based on prior cases. There are many factors. One of them is whether or not the person recieving the alimony is "cohabitating with another person" Just living with someone does not always or automatically mean "cohabitation" There are many factors such as to what extent is either party that is cohabitating supporting the other. It is often more of a financial consideration. Yes, alimony and the payment of it can be and is enforced by the courts it is called "enforcement of litigants rights" You may be awarded attorney fees if the other side is found in violation of litagants rights. Alimony is enforceable and can be made payable through the probation department and wage/income garnishment. child support is not necessary for this to occur
