Sarah N. Martine Family Law Blog

Alimony is not an automatic part of every divorce case in New Jersey. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is not the same as equitable distribution. While equitable distribution is a look at what assets the parties acquired during the marriage and the division of these assets, alimony takes a forward look and is used in an attempt to balance out financial disparities in the parties’ economic circumstances. Where equitable distribution comes into play is that the Court’s... Read More