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1 Cardali v. Cardali -- rank: 1000

... v. Konzelman, 158 N.J. 185, 202 (1999) -- or in N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(n), for cases in which the PSA was executed after ... cohabitation, including factors similar to those identified in Konzelman. See N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(n). The financial relationship between the spouse or civil union ... the alimony statute, evidence of all specific factors prescribed by N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(n) “must be presented for a movant to establish ... marriage or civil union.’” Id. at 371 (quoting N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(n)). (pp. 20-22) 3. In this case, because the parties’ PSA was executed before N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(n) was enacted, the appeal is governed by the definition ... identified in Konzelman, 158 N.J. at 202, not by N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(n). The two standards are closely analogous, however, and ...

docket:	a-25-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-08-08
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2 MAXIM WALDBAUM v. CHRISTINE WALDBAUM -- rank: 871

... judge].' The judge analyzed each statutory factor for alimony under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. Specifically, he noted the seventeen-year duration of the marriage ... the child support guidelines nor applied the statutory factors under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 to reach the child support figures. 13 A-1838-15T3 ... support obligations, and argued he had met the requirements of N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(2). Applying instead N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(1), the trial judge rejected plaintiff's request to ... also asserts the trial judge incorrectly applied the factors of N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(2) in addressing his request to terminate alimony on ... 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. ...

docket:	a1838-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-11-01
status:	unpublished
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3 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a-51-15.opn.html -- rank: 846

... appeal, the Court construes New Jersey’s equitable distribution statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(h) and -23.1, and considers the equitable remedy of ... s petition for certification. 224 N.J. 245 (2016). HELD : N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(h) authorizes the equitable distribution of Thieme’s Closing Bonus ... a partner in a civil union couple is entered.” � N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(h). The statute reflects the public policy recognition that marriages ... asset, such a ruling would contravene the plain language of N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(h). The Court holds that the trial court correctly allocated ... appeal, the Court construes New Jersey’s equitable distribution statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(h) and -23.1, and considers the equitable remedy of ... concur with the trial judge and the Appellate Division that N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(h) authorizes the equitable distribution of Thieme’s Closing ...

docket:	A-51-15
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	0000-00-00
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4 Elizabeth Gnall v. James Gnall -- rank: 836

... judge considered the requisite statutory factors for alimony stated in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b), and made specific findings of fact relating to each ... be awarded is governed by the standards set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b). When determining whether alimony is appropriate, the trial court ... trial judge considered the thirteen statutorily defined factors regarding alimony, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b), and made specific findings of fact relating to each ... alimony awards which is contrary to the legislative intent underlying N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. I. James and Elizabeth Gnall met in 1985 while they ... then addressed each of the thirteen factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b). The trial court found that although the marriage lasted ... statutory findings for all of the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c). Ibid. The Appellate Division further found that the ...

docket:	A-52-13
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2015-07-29
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citation:	222 N.J. 414 119 A.3d 891
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5 CHRISTINA MANTEY v. ERIC SCHWARTZ -- rank: 836

... of the relevant statutory criteria for equitable distribution prescribed by N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1, and, in some respects, lack sufficient evidential and legal ... must consider the operative language of the equitable distribution statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. Pursuant to that statute, the Legislature has instructed that ... p. Any other factors which the court may deem relevant. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 (emphasis added).] In McGee v. McGee , 277 N.J. Super. 1, 10 (App. Div. 1994), we noted that N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 "requires" trial judges to apply the enumerated statutory criteria for equitable distribution. Moreover, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 mandates that "[i]n every case" in which an ... not limited to, the factors set forth in this section . [ N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 (emphasis added).] The statute also provides for "a ...

docket:	a1831-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-10-29
status:	unpublished
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6 JOAN EISINGER v. DOUGLAS HERMAN -- rank: 824

... nature of the case shall render fit, reasonable and just.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. '[A]limony is neither a punishment for the payor nor ... governed by distinct, objective standards defined by the Legislature in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b).' Gnall v. Gnall, 222 N.J. 414, 429 (2015 ... 14) Any other factors which the court may deem relevant. [N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b).] The court must 'make specific findings on the evidence about all of the statutory factors' listed above. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c). '[F]ailure to consider all of the controlling legal ... that lacks consideration of the factors set for th in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b) is inadequate, and one finding that must be made ... in the marriage.' Crews, 164 N.J. at 26 (citing N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b)(4)). '[I]n determining the marital standard, the ...

docket:	a3782-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-04-04
status:	Unpublished
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7 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3990-18.opn.html -- rank: 814

... nature of the case shall render fit, reasonable and just.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34- -23. 'Whether alimony should be awarded is governed by [the fourteen ... 3990-18 6 other' – listed by the Legislature in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b). Gnall v. Gnall, 222 N.J. 414, 429 (2015 ... findings on the evidence about all of the statutory factors.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c); see also Crews v. Crews, 164 N.J. 11 ... the 'actual need and ability of the parties to pay,' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b)(1) – the judge found 'the net assets subject ... second and third factors – the 'duration of the marriage,' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b)(2), and the 'age, physical and emotional health of the parties,' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b)(3) – the judge found the parties were ...

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8 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4672-17.opn.html -- rank: 794

... In reaching his decision, the judge considered the factors under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j) and found plaintiff experienced difficulty saving for retirement. Plaintiff ... and support orders at any time. Id. at 145 (citing N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23). Alimony and support orders are subject to modification based 'on ... Gayet v. Gayet, 92 N.J. 149, 150 (1983); see, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 ('[A]fter judgment of divorce or dissolution or maintenance, . . . the ... v. Lepis, 83 N.J. 139, 146 (1980)); see also N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 ('[Alimony orders] may be revised and altered by the court ... the request for modification or termination must be reviewed under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3). That section expressly requires '[i]n making its ... has demonstrated that modification or termination of alimony is appropriate . . . .' N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(j)(3). The obligee's ability to have adequately ...

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9 JENNIFER KLEMASH v. CHRISTIAN D. KLEMASH -- rank: 787

... also argues the court failed to consider his application under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(k) and erred by failing to make the requisite findings ... the court from time to time as circumstances may require." N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. "A party seeking modification of his or her child support ... court found would occur at the time of the award." N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c). "The party seeking modification has the burden of showing ... September 2014, the Legislature amended the alimony and maintenance statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, "to more clearly quantify considerations examined when faced with a ... here was entered before the September 10, 2014 amendments to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, and does not include any provision concerning the modification of ... We therefore apply the relevant portions of the amendments to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 here to defendant's motion to modify the alimony ...

docket:	a1878-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-07-21
status:	unpublished
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10 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/supreme/a1158-15.opn.html -- rank: 784

... the rebuttable presumption of termination upon retirement set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(1); (2) the September 10, 2014 amendment to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 should apply retroactively to this case because the judgment of ... J. Super. 315 , 320 (App. Div. 2016). The preamble to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, states in pertinent part: [A]fter judgment of divorce . . . the ... Super. at 320. Effective September 10, 2014, the Legislature amended N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 to add a new subsection (j). Subsection (j) lists objective ... upon the obligor spouse or partner attaining full retirement age." N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(1). Subsection (j)(2) addresses the circumstances when an ... attaining the full retirement age as defined in" the statute. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(2). Subsection (j)(3) applies "[w]hen a ...

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11 EDWARD D. CLEMENTI v. AJA CLEMENTI -- rank: 784

... dating relationship, not a relationship tantamount to marriage. We disagree. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(n) provides: Alimony may be suspended or terminated if the ... its effect on alimony already awarded. The judge observed that N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(n) provides that alimony may be suspended or terminated if ... consider the evidence in light of the factors contained in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b). Citing defendant's 'extramarital affair and having a child ... based on the economic facts and other circumstances defined in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.' Reese, 430 N.J. Super. at 576; see also N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b) (noting the court 'may award' alimony and '[i]n ... a]ny other factors which the court may deem relevant.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(b)(1), (2), (4) and (14). The 2014 amendments ...

docket:	a0550-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-02-16
status:	Unpublished
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12 MARK AMZLER v. AMY AMZLER, -- rank: 784

... her motion. In reaching his decisions, the judge relied on N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(2), which governs the review of alimony awards where ... 83 N.J. 139 (1980). A-3384-18T3 2 applied N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(2), rather than N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3), which governs the review of final alimony orders ... a matter of first impression, we agree with defendant that N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(j)(2) applies only to orders or agreements established after the effective date of the 2014 amendments and that N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3) governs this case. We also note that the ... or modification of plaintiff's alimony obligation is appropriate under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3), and if so, whether the anti-Lepis ...

docket:	a3384-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-04-02
status:	Published
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13 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. PATRICK J. LANDERS -- rank: 779

... statute amendments, addressing modification of alimony when an obligor retires. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j). Plaintiff Nancy E. Landers appeals from a March 27 ... of his retirement. Plaintiff argues the motion judge incorrectly applied N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(1), which is limited to awards entered after the ... by applying the rebuttable statutory presumption and factors outlined in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(1). Concluding plaintiff failed to overcome the presumption that ... plaintiff argues the judge improperly followed the statutory provisions of N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(1), which incorrectly placed the burden of proof on ... v. Gayet , 92 N.J. 149 , 150 (1983); see also N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b). Similarly, the authority of the Family Part to modify ... an existing alimony order is expressed in the preamble to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, which provides in pertinent part: [A]fter judgment of ...

docket:	a3931-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-02-22
status:	published
citation:	444 N.J.Super. 315 133 A.3d 637
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14 SUSAN CORNFORD v. GARY P.J. CORNFORD -- rank: 777

... change in circumstances." The court did not abuse its discretion. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 provides "the court may make such order .�.�.�as to the ... reasonable and just." "In interpreting the purpose and breath of N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, . . . 'the Legislature intended to invest a court with broad discretion ... 101 , 111 (2005) (citation omitted). Indeed, "the 'overriding "purpose of [ N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23] is to give a matrimonial judge broad discretion and authority ... 3 Given that the trial court has broad discretion under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, it was not an abuse of discretion under the circumstances ... in excess of $187,200) and the factors specified in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. [ Id. Appendix IX-A to R. 5:6A ¶ 20 ... parties. 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:	a3260-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-02-10
status:	unpublished
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15 ELIZABETH SOWELL-ZAK v. GARY ZAK -- rank: 774

... circumstances' to modify or terminate an alimony obligation); see also N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3). 2 Plaintiff moved to enforce other provisions in ... the statutory factors for termination or modification of alimony under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3). For example, the motion court found it was ... Social Security income or Case Information Statements as required by [N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23],' at least in part because plaintiff had not filed a ... 17T1 6 The motion court analyzed the record presented under N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(j)(3), which applies when 'a retirement application is filed ... Any other relevant factors affecting the parties' respective financial positions. [N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3).] The motion court made findings as to each ... pay alimony during 2017. Based on its analysis of the N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3) factors, the court further determined the undisputed ...

docket:	a0472-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-04-08
status:	Unpublished
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