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121 DAVID L. JOHNSON v. PATRICIA M. JOHNSON -- rank: 608

... required to apply the statutory child support factors found at N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a). We also ordered that plaintiff's counsel's fee ... order, the court recited the nine statutory factors included in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a). The court also recited the twelve factors for determining ... the briefs supplied by both parties, and analysis of the N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) factors, this [c]ourt feels $100.00 per week ... to recite the factors governing the determination of child support, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a), and college contributions, Newburgh , supra , 88 N.J. at ... made findings regarding the parties' income. But, other factors in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) were unaddressed. Without limiting the necessity to address all ... consider the parties' standard of living and the parents' circumstances. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a)(2). In this case, plaintiff enjoys a lower ...

docket:	a2152-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-08-15
status:	unpublished
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122 LISA TAYLOR v. JARED TAYLOR -- rank: 608

... and college payments in case of his premature death under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. The judge denied defendant's cross-motion seeking counsel fees ... after considering Rule 4:42-9 subsections (b) to (d), N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, and RPC 1.5(a). A memorializing order was entered ... than the $50,000 life insurance defendant had in place. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 permits the court to require a child support obligor to ... 152,723 per year. The judge's decision comports with N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, and we see no basis to disturb it. A-3714 ...

docket:	a3714-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-12-02
status:	Unpublished
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123 BELLA FRANGIPANE v. RICHARD FRANGIPANE -- rank: 608

... have considered her health issues before terminating alimony pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3), whereas defendant's health was not an issue ... v. Miller, 160 N.J. 408, 419 (1999)); see also N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 (support orders 'may be revised and altered by the court ... Deegan, 254 N.J. Super. 350, 358 (App. Div. 1992)). N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3) sets forth factors for the court's consideration ... v. Smith, 72 N.J. 350, 360 (1977)); see also N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. The decision to terminate alimony on the basis of defendant ... evidence in the record. The motion judge's application of N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3) was not an abuse of discretion. III. Finally ...

docket:	a2515-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-01-09
status:	Unpublished
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124 DANIELLE TIRENDI v. THOMAS J. TIRENDI -- rank: 606

... amount of child support, the court analyzed the factors in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a), finding that the children's expenses totaled $9,527 ... exceeds the maximum income amount in the guidelines utilizing the N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) factors. Child Support Guidelines, Pressler & Verniero, Current N.J ... A. The court here properly considered the factors found in N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(a), keeping in mind that the guidelines were not helpful ...

docket:	a2885-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-12-21
status:	Unpublished
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125 R.J.E v. R.I.E -- rank: 606

... The judge also outlined the statutory factors he considered under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 before awarding plaintiff open durational alimony in the sum of ... privileges that are commonly associated with marriage or civil union.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(n).' Temple v. Temple, ___ N.J. Super. ___ (2021) (slip op ... evidence at trial tethered to the statutory factors outlined under N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(n). Because defendant did not demonstrate plaintiff cohabited with E ... so, we recognize alimony and equitable distribution are interrelated. See N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b)(10) (requiring the court to consider the equitable distribution ... extent to which alimony or equitable distribution is appropriate. See N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(b) and N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1. 'New Jersey cases have long expressed the view ...

docket:	a4592-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-08-24
status:	Unpublished
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126 TERESA MARTONE v. JOHN MARTONE -- rank: 606

... Kevin T. Smith considered the fourteen alimony factors enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b) and made specific findings of fact relating to each ... 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 ... findings of fact and conclusions of law in that regard. [N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b).] The court must 'make specific findings on the evidence ... the particular type of alimony award. A-0257-21 9 N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c). 'An alimony award that lacks consideration of the factors ... award, and that the judge 3 A 2014 amendment to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 substituted 'open durational alimony' for 'permanent alimony.' L. 2014, ...

docket:	a0257-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-01-17
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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127 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a5236-16.opn.html -- rank: 603

... 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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128 Mark Lewis and Dennis Winslow, et al. v. Gwendolyn L. Harris, etc., et al. -- rank: 603

... 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
status:
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	181355

129 JANE BANSAL v. ASHWANI BANSAL -- rank: 603

... 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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130 GLORIA GAROFALO v. ROBERT J. KUTCH -- rank: 603

... 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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131 JANE BANSAL v. ASHWANI BANSAL -- rank: 603

... 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
citation:
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132 A.K. v. D.G. -- rank: 603

... 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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133 ROBERT F. SHINE, JR. v. CHERYL A. SHINE -- rank: 603

... 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

134 JANE BANSAL v. ASHWANI BANSAL -- rank: 603

... 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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135 LISA B. WALDORF v. JOHN H. WALDORF -- rank: 601

... 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
citation:
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