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136 MEHRZAD AZMI SHABESTARI v. REZA FARHADI -- rank: 650

... judge erred in his application of the statutory criteria under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 by finding defendant failed to A-3759-17T1 6 ... judge carefully considered each statutory factor for equitable distribution under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 and determined plaintiff paid $78,391.25 towards her ... J. Super. 1, 6 (2000). Equitable distribution is governed by N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. This statute authorizes a judge to determine not only ... but is not limited to, the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. The judge applied the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 to the parties' circumstances and found the parties were ... succession' except interspousal gifts is generally excluded from equitable distribution. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(h). A-3759-17T1 11 'A 'gift' is a ...

docket:	a3759-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-06-18
status:	Unpublished
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137 E.I. v. L.I. -- rank: 650

... IT FAILED TO CONSIDER THE STATUTORY FACTORS SET FORTH IN N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 REGARDING EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL ASSETS. POINT IV THE COURT ... awarded defendant "the sum of $7,500 in counsel fees." " N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 authorizes an award of counsel fees in a matrimonial action ...

docket:	A0589-04
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2006-06-29
status:	unpublished
citation:
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138 B.H.M. v. L.E.P.-M. -- rank: 650

... nature of the case shall render fit, reasonable and just[.]' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. In a review of an alimony award, we defer to ... award that lacks consideration of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b) is inadequate[.]' Crews v. Crews, 164 N.J. 11 ... alimony award. Although income from assets is a statutory consideration, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b)(10) and (11), the options plaintiff acquired were worth ... to the marital standard of living.' Id. at 26 (citing N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b)(4)). In Hughes v. Hughes, 311 N.J. Super ... See Rothman, 65 N.J. at 232 n.6. Rather, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1, requires an equitable distribution be 'designed to advance the ...

docket:	a1751-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-02-20
status:	Unpublished
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139 EDIE BRITMAN SAURO v. FRANK SAURO -- rank: 647

... will be available to cover the costs for these concerns. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. The court's power in this respect includes, but it ... be made after analysis of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. See Rothman v. Rothman , 65 N.J. 219, 232 (1974); see also N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(h). Our review of the Family Part's order pertaining ... property, the Family Part must consider the factors outlined in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. None of the factors listed in the statute obligate ...

docket:	a2735-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-05-14
status:	published
citation:	425 N.J. Super. 555 42 A.3d 227
Document Size:	78814

140 DAVID A. FORMAN v. AMY LEVENSON -- rank: 647

... and support orders at any time is specifically recognized by N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23'); see also Chalmers v. Chalmers, 65 N.J. 186, 192 ... Super. 90, 95 (App. Div. 2003) (citation omitted); see also N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 (stating that child support orders 'may be revised and altered ... amount should be determined by considering the factors enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a). Pascale, 140 N.J. at 595; Connell, 313 N ... Mani v. Mani, 183 N.J. 70, 94-95 (2005); N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 (providing that the judge 'shall consider the factors set forth ...

docket:	a0238-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-01-22
status:	Unpublished
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141 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3324-16.opn.html -- rank: 644

... carefully considered each of the statutory factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. Notably, the judge found, based on her 'observation of ... he income and earning capacity of each party' pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:34- - 23.1(g), and determined both parties were underemployed. In doing ... Firko gave due regard to the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b). Notably, she deemed the testimony from both parties 'unreliable ... is 'frame[d]' by the statutory factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b). Steneken v. Steneken, 367 N.J. Super. 427, 434 ... 290 (2005). Regarding equitable distribution, the statutory factors enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1, 'used in concert with the facts of each case ... v. Rothman, 65 N.J. 219, 232 (1974). Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1, the trial court must consider factors including the ...

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court:	NJ Superior Court Law/Chancery Division
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142 BONNIE KMINEK-NIERENBERG v. KENNETH NIERENBERG -- rank: 644

... be made after analysis of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1." Sauro v. Sauro , 425 N.J. Super. 555 , 572 ... trial judge . . . appl[ied] all the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 and distribute[d] the marital assets consistent with the ... Super. 342 , 350 (App. Div. 1989) (alterations in original) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23). It is generally understood that property owned by a party ... Div. 1988), aff’d , 243 N.J. Super. 134 (1990). N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 requires the court, in making an equitable distribution of marital ... alimony, the judge must consider the thirteen factors enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b), along with any other factor deemed relevant. Determinations about ... the Guidelines, the court also analyzed the statutory factors under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) in reaching its determination on child support because ...

docket:	a5955-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-09-08
status:	unpublished
citation:
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143 SONNY ENG v. LINDA NGUYEN -- rank: 644

... three-step process has been incorporated by the Legislature in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1, which requires that "[i]n every case, the court ... to asset eligibility or ineligibility, asset valuation, and equitable distribution . . . ." N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. The court should also consider the relevant statutory guideline criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. Ibid. Under these statutory strictures, property owned by a ... well as the contribution of a party as a homemaker . . . ." N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1i. Also relevant was "[a]ny written agreement made by ... N.J. Super. 453 , 468 (App. Div. 1995). Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, "[t]he [trial] court may order one party to pay ...

docket:	a6268-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-06-16
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	149453

144 RICHARD BENNETT v. CHERYL BENNETT -- rank: 644

... to relevant facts and to the statutory factors listed in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 that must be considered in determining orders of support. But ... in excess of $187,200) and the factors specified in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. Thus, the maximum guidelines award in Appendix IX-F represents ... amount plus a discretionary amount based on the factors in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, and as further explained in Caplan v. Caplan , 182 N ... the trial court must consider the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) to determine the amount of the supplemental support award ... with the guidelines-based award." The factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) are: (1) Needs of the child; (2) Standard of ... 90. Then, the court must analyze the factors outlined in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) and determine each party's responsibility for satisfying ...

docket:	a3009-07
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-03-27
status:	unpublished
citation:
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145 ANDREA SHERRY v. CHARLES W. ZEBE, JR -- rank: 642

... must analyze and evaluate each of the statutory factors in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) and must also con­sider additional factors which have ... imposed by case law before and after the adoption of N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a). See New­burgh v. Arrigo , 88 N.J. 529 ... is the income, assets and earning ability of the child. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(7). The parties, of course, are free to waive consideration ... by New­burgh , supra , 88 N.J. at 545, and N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, and con­cluded that "we are left where we started ... 91,089.06 to be paid within thirty days. Citing N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 and Rules 4:42-9 and 5:3-5, the ...

docket:	a1532-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-09-29
status:	unpublished
citation:
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146 MARK J. MOLZ v. THERESA D. MOLZ -- rank: 642

... or either of them during the marriage or civil union.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(h). The statute is to be construed to 'recognize that ... v. Barr, 418 N.J. Super. 18, 33 (2011) (citing N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(h)). On the other hand, typically, '[a]ny property owned ... 217. Indeed, interspousal gifts are subject to equitable distribution under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(h). Hence, we have continuously held that when a party ... thoroughly analyzed the evidence presented against the relevant statutory factors, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b). She confirmed the statutory factor involving the actual need ... New Jersey Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5(a), and N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, we are satisfied she did not abuse her discretion in ...

docket:	a2888-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-03-25
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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147 DEBORAH CARR v. HARRY CARR -- rank: 642

... defendant's dissipation of marital assets. We note initially that N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1(i) requires that when a court equitably distributes marital ... Super. 475, 485 (App. Div. 2012). A-2453-16T1 28 N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b) provides that in any divorce action a court may ... doing so, the court must consider the factors enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c) and 'make specific written findings of fact and conclusions ... the reasons' and 'evidence' for its decision to award alimony. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b). The court also may consider 'any other factors which ...

docket:	a2453-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-10-29
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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148 ANDREA SHERRY v. CHARLES W. ZEBE, JR -- rank: 642

... must analyze and evaluate each of the statutory factors in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) and must also con­sider additional factors which have ... imposed by case law before and after the adoption of N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a). See New­burgh v. Arrigo , 88 N.J. 529 ... is the income, assets and earning ability of the child. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(7). The parties, of course, are free to waive consideration ... by New­burgh , supra , 88 N.J. at 545, and N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, and con­cluded that "we are left where we started ... 91,089.06 to be paid within thirty days. Citing N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 and Rules 4:42-9 and 5:3-5, the ...

docket:	a5297-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-09-29
status:	unpublished
citation:
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149 MELANIE A. DUBOIS A/K/A MELANIE A. BRODEUR v. MARTIN BRODEUR -- rank: 639

... rehabilitative alimony, reimbursement alimony. L. 1999, c. 199. According to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c): In any case in which there is a request ... on the evidence about the above factors [set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b)]. If the court determines that an award of permanent ... to extend the law. In awarding counsel fees pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, a court must consider the factors set forth in the ... 59.1, the frivolous claims statute, is equally applicable to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. The court noted that bad faith in matrimonial actions could ... currently owes only $243,657. In awarding counsel fees under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, the court must consider all of the factors set forth ...

docket:	A1665-05
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2007-07-13
status:	unpublished
citation:
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150 W.T. v. DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTH SERVICES -- rank: 639

... Here the matrimonial statute clearly speaks to the issue presented. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. Moreover, petitioner relied upon and followed the matrimonial statute ... to arrive at the allocation of assets is embodied in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. There is no comparable Medicaid-equitable distribution regulation that ... transfer without fair value. The [DMAHS] policy directly conflicts with N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. Furthermore, there were no reliable or quantitative proofs offered ... distribution, and an application of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1, the PSA executed by the parties cannot be held ...

docket:	A0089-05
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2007-03-01
status:	published
citation:	391 N.J. Super. 25 916 A.2d 1066
Document Size:	96712