Q: Divorced - ex police retired at early age thinking he can stop alimony. Left N.j. can I go after pension? arrears?
he remarried & left N.J. to avoid payment.
In arrears only N.J. asset is his state pension. Need assistance
A: You should take your divorce agreement to an experienced matrimonial law attorney to review his obligations and discuss your rights. He cannot avoid alimony by moving or remarrying and there are various methods of enforcement you can seek to obtain his compliance with the court order. You really should discuss this with an attorney as soon as possible.
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A: You need an in person consultation with a document review by an experienced matrimonial attorney. There are numerous methods of enforcing the existing Court Order. To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an experienced matrimonial attorney. You need the best attorney you can afford, do not let geographic considerations be a factor in your choice of an attorney. Pick the best lawyer you can find and remember one rule: a good lawyer is generally never cheap, and a cheap lawyer is generally never good so don't choose based on price.
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Thank you for your question.
Generally, the division of a pension is part of any divorce agreement. Depending on the terms of the divorce it will determine how much of your ex-spouse retirement you are entitled. As it relates to alimony, early retirement is not grounds to stop alimony. Based on your unique circumstances, it would be best to contact an experienced family law attorney to address your specific concerns.
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