Lansdowne, PA asked in Divorce for New Jersey

Q: Do I have to keep paying alimony if my ex wife is serving time in jail?

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Bari Weinberger
Bari Weinberger
Answered
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • Licensed in New Jersey

A: Thank you for your question. The law in New Jersey can get a little complicated when it comes to alimony and making any changes to your alimony order. But, in general, the Courts can take into account the changed circumstances of your spouse’s life depending on the situation and as the payor, you may be able to modify or stop your alimony payments.

In order to advise if you can ask for your alimony to be suspended or terminated in your situation, we would need to understand more about your situation. For example, when did you get divorced and for how long are you supposed to pay alimony? Also, how long will your ex-wife be jail?

Speak to a family law attorney so that you can get advice on your specific situation. We offer a free initial consultation and have offices located throughout New Jersey, or contact several local family law attorneys and request a free consultation. It's never a good idea to wait on filing this type of request, so try to speak with an attorney as soon as you can! I hope this information is helpful to you.

Kind regards,

Bari Weinberger

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