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196 ERIC THOMAS FITZGERALD v. SHARON FORSATZ FITZGERALD -- rank: 559

... determined defendant's request under the heightened standard articulated in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c), which provides: An award of alimony for a limited ... form of alimony payable for a specified period of time. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c). LDA is generally appropriate in cases involving marriages of ... circumstances, exceed the length of the marriage or civil union.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c). The trial judge determined plaintiff's alimony obligation would ... any alimony longer than the actual marriage' as contemplated under N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(c). In considering the DJOD and the parties' submissions, the ... should he die before fulfilling that responsibility. Id. at 580. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 permits the court to 'require reasonable security for the due ... exemptions, and addressed the children's needs in reference to N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(a). The motion judge found defendant 'disregarded' the tax ...

docket:	a0407-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-01-18
status:	Unpublished
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197 ANDREA SHERRY v. CHARLES W. ZEBE, JR -- rank: 559

... 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status:	unpublished
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198 ANDREA SHERRY v. CHARLES W. ZEBE, JR -- rank: 559

... 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
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199 MARK J. MOLZ v. THERESA D. MOLZ -- rank: 559

... 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
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200 H.B. v. P.S. -- rank: 556

... college students, the court must consider the factors provided in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a). Jacoby, 427 N.J. Super. at 121-22. Here ... Super. at 614. In considering the first statutory factor under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a), the court concluded: The needs of the children are ... week (covering both children). The trial court properly analyzed the N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) factors when establishing defendant's modified child support obligation ... the court must consider the statutory factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(k) to (l), as applicable. Those factors include: the reasons ... change in circumstances was voluntary, involuntary, temporary, or permanent. See N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(k) to (l). A-4873-15T1 14 'In an application ...

docket:	a4873-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-11-05
status:	Unpublished
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201 MELANIE A. DUBOIS A/K/A MELANIE A. BRODEUR v. MARTIN BRODEUR -- rank: 556

... 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
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202 ELLEN HALL MARTIGNETTI v. CHRISTOPHER MARTIGNETTI -- rank: 556

... nature of the case shall render fit, reasonable and just." N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. To reverse a trial court's finding regarding alimony "we ... court examined each of the statutory factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. The court found that the parties enjoyed "a very comfortable ... value of the property and consider the factors enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 in reaching an equitable distribution decision. Rothman , supra , 65 N.J. at 232; see also N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 (requiring "specific findings of fact on the evidence relevant ... the need to consider the statutory factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a). Nevertheless, the court did not explain its reasons for ...

docket:	a2306-07
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-12-29
status:	unpublished
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203 W.T. v. DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTH SERVICES -- rank: 556

... 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

204 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3476-11.opn.html -- rank: 554

... to asset eligibility or ineligibility, asset valuation, and equitable distribution . . . ." N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. A court should apply all the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1, and distribute marital assets consistent with the parties' unique ... to be weighed when reviewing a claim for alimony. See N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 (detailing a non-exclusive list of factors considered when determining ... parties, and the good or bad faith of either party." N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23; see R. 5:3-5(c). The decision to award ...

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205 SANDRA G. CAPLAN v. CRAIG CAPLAN, -- rank: 554

... in excess of $150,800, and the factors specified in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23[a].             * * * *     Appendix IX-A also counsels that in situations where ... family income and the dispositive legislative factors set forth in N.J.S.A . 2A:34-23[a].             * * * *     This court finds and concludes that for purposes of ... 800 per year, the dispositive legislative factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23[a] require this court to supplement the [ruled-based] maximum ...

docket:	a4978-01
court:	njappellate
decided:	2003-11-12
status:	published
citation:	364 N.J.Super. 68 364 N.J. Super. 68
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206 VALERIE L. COLELLA v. HARRY C. COLELLA, JR -- rank: 554

... without conducting an analysis of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a). Instead, the court took into account defendant's alleged ... spends at plaintiff's residence, and the statutory factors under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a); (2) the trial court erred by reducing defendant's ... all applicable facts and weigh the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(a). Plaintiff further argues the court's failure to consider ... applicable facts and circumstances, weighing the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a).' Id. at 113. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) requires the court to consider: (1) Needs of the ... be based on an evaluation of the factors enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) in light of the facts and circumstances presented. ...

docket:	a0091-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-03-08
status:	unpublished
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207 JOSEPHINE PENZA v. ROBERT PENZA -- rank: 551

... in plaintiff's income. He systematically applied the factors in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) to determine the amount of support. Lacking information about ... 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 [$571 ... the 400 to 450 range," he nonetheless correctly applied the N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) factors. Since the judge did not have plaintiff's ... and "earning ability of each parent . . ." was necessarily impaired. See N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a)(3), (4). Certainly, the failure to include $16,800 ...

docket:	a5538-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-02-28
status:	unpublished
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208 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2225-20.opn.html -- rank: 551

... A-2225-20 23 employment during which rehabilitation will occur.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(d); see Finelli v. Finelli, 263 N.J. Super. 403 ... would occur at the time of the award' is necessary. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c), (d). However, to modify the length of the term ... Ricciardulli, 410 N.J. Super. 340, 356 (App. Div. 2009); N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c). As for converting limited duration for open durational alimony ... courts should require the heightened 6 A 2014 amendment to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 substituted 'open durational alimony' for 'permanent alimony.' L. 2014, c ...

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209 ALLEN S. GREENE v. VERONIQUE MAAS-GREENE -- rank: 551

... the agreement. After analyzing Rule 4:42- 9(a)(1), N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, and Rule 5:3-5(c), the judge awarded defendant ... s request for alimony was denied. 4 The judge cited N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(1), which provides a 'rebuttable presumption that alimony shall ... The judge analyzed the Rule 4:42-9(a)(1), N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, and Rule 5:3-5(c) factors, the financial needs ... 20 37 distribution of the parties' marital retirement assets under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. Defendant asserts the judge did not analyze the claims ... parties, and the good or bad faith of either party.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. In calculating the amount of reasonable attorney's fees, 'an ...

docket:	a3196-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-08-04
status:	Unpublished
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210 DARYL LYNCH v. JENIFER LYNCH -- rank: 551

... See Lepis v. Lepis , 83 N.J. 139 , 146 (1980); N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a). Changed circumstances in the context of an application to ... the trial court "should consider the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 or N.J.S.A. 9:17-53 when establishing ... be explained in writing, taking into consideration the factors in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) and the best interests of the children. In Chobot ... the Guidelines were disregarded. . . . Nor did he consider and apply N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23." Id. at 132. Although that case involved a change in ... based on the Guidelines and the statutory factors enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, and then, based on those findings, explain why the order ... factors that defendant articulated, consider the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) or the child support amount agreed upon in ...

docket:	a4616-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-04-07
status:	unpublished
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