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91 GLORIA GAROFALO v. ROBERT J. KUTCH -- rank: 693

... a statutory scheme that authorizes the award of both alimony, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b) (describing forms of alimony and criteria for its award ... and equitable distribution of marital property acquired during the marriage, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(h); see also N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 (setting criteria for award of equitable distribution). 9 Parties ... payor, 26 U.S.C.A. 215 (a); see also N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b)(12) (requiring court, in determining alimony award, to consider ...

docket:	a2642-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-12-20
status:	unpublished
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92 JANE BANSAL v. ASHWANI BANSAL -- rank: 693

... The judge then analyzed the statutory criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 to determine the proper distribution. Specifically, with regard to ... appreciation in the amount or value of the marital property, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(i), the judge determined that defendant did not engage in ... more appropriately addressed in the context of equitable distribution. See N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 (citing as a factor in deciding equitable distribution the ...

docket:	a0598-06
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-10-22
status:	unpublished
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93 A.K. v. D.G. -- rank: 693

... living and economic circumstances of each party as required by N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(a)(2). 'Our review of a trial judge's factual ... of $13,536. The judge then applied the factors in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) to supplement the base amount, finding it appropriate considering ... in excess of $187,200) and the factors specified in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.' Pressler & Verniero, Current N.J. Court Rules, Appendix IX-A ... must be guided by consideration of the factors specified in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a): (1) Needs of the child; (2) Standard of living ... parties, and the good or bad faith of either party.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. In a family action, Rule 4:42-9(a)(1 ... 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 ...

docket:	a3157-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-03-14
status:	Unpublished
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94 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a5236-16.opn.html -- rank: 693

... J. 131 (2004); and the statutory factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. In April 2015, defendant filed a motion to reduce his ... the court from time to time as circumstances may require.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. To justify a modification or termination, the moving party must ... or termination of alimony. Id. at 151- 52. Similarly, in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(k) and (l), the Legislature identified factors a court needs ... renders the payor unable to meet the alimony obligation. See N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(k) to (l); see also Lepis, 83 N.J. at ... defendant to file an analysis concerning his self-employment. See N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(l). Finally, on plaintiff's cross-appeal, we affirm the ... See R. 5:3- 5(c); R. 4:42-9; N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. We discern no abuse of discretion in that decision. ...

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95 JANE BANSAL v. ASHWANI BANSAL -- rank: 693

... The judge then analyzed the statutory criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 to determine the proper distribution. Specifically, with regard to ... appreciation in the amount or value of the marital property, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(i), the judge determined that defendant did not engage in ... more appropriately addressed in the context of equitable distribution. See N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 (citing as a factor in deciding equitable distribution the ...

docket:	a0430-06
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-10-22
status:	unpublished
citation:
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96 Mark Lewis and Dennis Winslow, et al. v. Gwendolyn L. Harris, etc., et al. -- rank: 693

... mechanism for post-relationship support of a domestic partner. See N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 (providing for spousal support following filing of matrimonial complaint). Contrary to the law that applies to divorcing spouses, see N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, -23.1, the Act states that a court shall not ...

docket:	a-68-05
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2006-10-25
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citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
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97 JANE BANSAL v. ASHWANI BANSAL -- rank: 693

... The judge then analyzed the statutory criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 to determine the proper distribution. Specifically, with regard to ... appreciation in the amount or value of the marital property, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(i), the judge determined that defendant did not engage in ... more appropriately addressed in the context of equitable distribution. See N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 (citing as a factor in deciding equitable distribution the ...

docket:	a0242-06
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-10-22
status:	unpublished
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98 ROBERT F. SHINE, JR. v. CHERYL A. SHINE -- rank: 693

... because it was not acquired during the marriage, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. Defendant countered that the home was subject to equitable distribution ... MARRIAGE IS SUBJECT TO EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION IS IN CONTRAVENTION OF N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. POINT II . THE RECORD DOES NOT SUPPORT A FINDING THAT ... to make the requisite inquiry and specific findings, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1, when determining equitable distribution of the home. While we ... the court must apply the statutory factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. Ibid. No one statutory factor is superior to the ... court may consider "any other factor" which it deems relevant. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1p. The end result need only reflect that "the 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 ...

docket:	a3600-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-01-29
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	37785

99 NANSI GIRGIS v. RAGAEY GIRGIS -- rank: 690

... asset for abuse of discretion. 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. A-4816-17T3 4 Applying the statutory factors to ... 496, 503 (1990) (citation omitted). Alimony awards are governed by N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b), which sets forth a list of non-exhaustive factors ... parties, and the good or bad faith of either party.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. Application of these factors and the decision to award fees ...

docket:	a4816-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-01-23
status:	Unpublished
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100 LISA B. WALDORF v. JOHN H. WALDORF -- rank: 690

... 2014 amendments (the 2014 amendments) to the alimony statute, particularly N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c),1 thoroughly examined 1 N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c) provides: For any marriage or civil union less than ... a spouse . . . has a chronic illness or unusual health circumstance.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c)(3). The parties were married less than twenty years ... advised the parties in writing beforehand that he would apply N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(n) prospectively 'only [to] events after the [statute's] effective ... M. In a short written opinion, the judge initially considered N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(n), which provides: Alimony may be suspended or terminated if ... though the judge considered and applied the 2014 cohabitation amendment, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(n), we are unsure it applies. In Spangenburg, 442 ...

docket:	a4798-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-05-14
status:	unpublished
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101 S.P v. D.M.P -- rank: 687

... portion of plaintiff's USPS pension. Judges are required by N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(h) to "effectuate an equitable distribution of the property, both ... s pension in light of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. III. We next address the denial of defendant's ... 2004), aff'd as modified , 183 N.J. 290 (2005). N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b), sets forth the factors to be applied when determining ... 13) Any other factors which the court may deem relevant. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b).] The judge applied the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b), but ultimately denied defendant's alimony request based on ... being based on only a four-year marriage, thereby misapplying N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b)(2), "[t]he duration of the marriage." When ...

docket:	a1946-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-03-09
status:	unpublished
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102 EMILY B. STANSBURY v. JOHN M. STANSBURY -- rank: 687

... so ruling, the trial judge considered the factors enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3). N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3) is triggered upon the actual or contemplated retirement ... federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C § 416. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(n). A-5337-16T1 4 Once the court determines that ... for retirement. This court has previously found that the amended N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3) 'elevates the ability of the obligee to have ... affecting the parties' respective financial positions. A-5337-16T1 6 [N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3).] As to factor (a), the judge found that ... his income. We will address these arguments in reverse order. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(4) provides, '[t]he assets distributed between the ...

docket:	a5337-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-11-29
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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103 RICHARD GIAMMONA v. MARY E. GIAMMONA -- rank: 687

... N.J. 88 , 104 (2008)). Equitable distribution is controlled by N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. That statute requires a determination of those assets eligible ... legally and beneficially acquired by . . . either [party] during the marriage . . . ." N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(h). In determining equitable distribution, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 provides a list of factors for consideration by the ... Any other factors which the court may deem relevant. Furthermore, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 also requires that in all cases where the court ... this section. Judge Johnson considered each relevant factor enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 and specifically noted his findings, including credibility findings, in ... those reasons, adding only the following comments. Factor (f) of N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 requires the judge to consider the economic circumstances ...

docket:	a3823-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-10-08
status:	unpublished
citation:
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104 KATHLEEN KRUPINSKI v. MICHAEL KRUPINSKI -- rank: 687

... for purposes of determining alimony, outside the bar imposed in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b). The trial court erred in denying defendant's motion ... acknowledging the standard applicable for modification of spousal support under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 and the Court's seminal decision in Lepis v. Lepis ... alimony, the motion judge did not adequately address this issue. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b) provides that: "When a share of a retirement benefit ... was some initial ambiguity about whether this legislative injunction in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b) was intended to apply to modification of alimony, the ... pension benefits and the bar imposed by the Legislature in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b), is a question that has not been directly answered ... part of a pension benefit is barred from consideration under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b) and what part can be considered "income" for ...

docket:	a2300-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-09-02
status:	published
citation:	437 N.J.Super. 159 97 A.3d 692
Document Size:	40151

105 JOANNE MARIE RODRIGUES v. JOSE MIGUEL RODRIGUES -- rank: 687

... or either of them during the marriage or civil union." N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(h). "The goal of equitable distribution . . . is to effect a ... p. Any other factors which the court may deem relevant. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1.] The court's undertaking in distributing the marital assets ... parties' contribution to the "acquisition" and "preservation" of marital property. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1(i) We decline to overturn the judge's credibility ... Sala , supra , 335 N.J. Super. at 6; see also N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1(i), (p). In addition, defendant argues that the funds ... failed to consider all of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b). Conversely, plaintiff argues the judge's finding that the ... what is appropriate to the individual circumstances of the parties. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b). The alimony statute "reflect[s] the important policy ...

docket:	a2612-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-08-18
status:	unpublished
citation:
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