Financial Clarity After Divorce: Support & Alimony in NJ
Whether you're ending a marriage or dealing with post-divorce adjustments, questions about child support and alimony are often at the top of the list. These aren’t just legal issues—they affect your day-to-day life, your children, and your financial future. Our firm helps individuals across Hackensack, Englewood, Teaneck, and surrounding New Jersey communities understand their rights and responsibilities when it comes to support.
Whether you’re the one requesting support or responding to it, we’re here to help you find a path that’s fair, clear, and tailored to your needs.
What to Know About Child Support in New Jersey
In New Jersey, both parents are responsible for financially supporting their children. Child support ensures that your child’s essential needs—like food, housing, clothing, and medical care—are met. These obligations are based on a number of factors, including income, parenting time, and other expenses.
We work with parents on both sides of the issue—whether you need help securing a support order, understanding your obligations, or addressing problems with payment.
Understanding Alimony (Spousal Support)
Alimony is separate from child support. It provides financial help to one spouse during or after a divorce, often when there’s a gap in income or long-term financial reliance. The court looks at a range of factors—such as length of marriage, each spouse’s earning ability, and standard of living.
Whether you’re seeking alimony or concerned about a potential obligation, we’ll help you navigate your options and advocate for a fair outcome.
Support Isn’t Always Set in Stone
Life changes—and sometimes court orders need to change, too. If you’ve lost a job, taken on more parenting time, or your child’s needs have shifted, a
modification may be possible. We help clients request changes—or oppose them—through post-divorce motions.
Child Support & Alimony: Common Questions
Do I need a lawyer to handle support issues in NJ?
You’re not required to have one, but working with an attorney ensures your rights are protected—especially if the other party has legal representation.
Can support or alimony be changed later?
Yes. If there’s been a significant change in circumstances, the court may modify existing orders. That could mean income changes, job loss, or parenting time adjustments.
What if my ex isn’t paying what they owe?
You can file a motion to enforce the order. Courts can take steps to recover missed payments or compel compliance.
How are alimony and child support different?
Child support is for your children’s needs. Alimony is support paid to a spouse to help with financial transition after divorce.
Do support payments automatically end at a certain time?
It depends on the agreement or court order. Some payments end when a child reaches a certain age, while others may require a new motion to terminate.
Support Problems After Divorce? We Can Help.
If your former spouse isn’t following your support order—or has filed an enforcement action against you—we’re here to step in. Our firm regularly handles enforcement cases in Hackensack family court and beyond.
Talk to a Local Lawyer About Support & Alimony
Every family is different. If you're dealing with child support or alimony concerns in New Jersey, we’ll explain your options clearly and help you move forward with confidence.