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181 B.H.M. v. L.E.P.-M. -- rank: 566

... 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status:	Unpublished
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182 KRISTIN C. KELLER v. TIMOTHY P. KELLER -- rank: 566

... material fact. By not evaluating the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(k), the court failed to consider 'relevant and material' information ... about this employment before it entered the July 2015 order. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(k) did not apply because the parties were divorced before ... Div. 1990). The 2014 Alimony Reform Act's amendments to N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23 address factors to consider where a non-self-employed obligor ... received from any source since the date of the order.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(k). 9 A-3244-15T1 When defendant initially applied to ... warranting reconsideration. The court did not consider the factors in N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(k) in determining whether defendant had shown a prima facie ... However, the court also should have considered the factors in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(k) because application of those factors was not inconsistent ...

docket:	a3244-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-12-08
status:	unpublished
citation:
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183 J.S. VS. M.S. -- rank: 566

... Experts, Inc., 237 N.J. 501, 514 (2019); see also N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 (support orders 'may be revised and altered by the court ... Div. 1993)). With the 2014 amendment to the alimony statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, the Legislature added a new subsection (j), which permits alimony ... a judge when reviewing a modification motion based on retirement. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j); see also Landers, 444 N.J. Super. at 321 ... to the [September 10, 2014] effective date of this act . . . .' N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(j)(3); see also Amzler, 463 N.J. Super. at ...

docket:	a3890-21
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-07-31
status:	Unpublished
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184 CHARLES SMITH v. DANIELLE SMITH -- rank: 566

... Levine, 382 N.J. Super. 181, 193 (App. Div. 2005). N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b)(13) requires a court to consider '[t]he nature ... arrears. We are satisfied the court considered the factors in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b) and relied on the record in reaching a conclusion ... to be calculated utilizing the statutory factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a). Child support for the two remaining minor children required ... appears the trial court considered some of the factors under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a), such as factor 23(a)(1) '[n]eeds of ...

docket:	a4226-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-11-29
status:	Unpublished
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185 MEHRZAD AZMI SHABESTARI v. REZA FARHADI -- rank: 566

... 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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186 VICTORIA L. SUCHENSKI v. RICHARD C. SUCHENSKI -- rank: 566

... 1998). The authority to award alimony is statutory in nature. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. Under the statute, the Legislature has established thirteen factors that ... 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 the ... to equitable distribution. The judge considered all factors contained in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 and effected fair and just division of the marital ...

docket:	a6514-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2008-01-15
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	66309

187 K.W. v. S.W -- rank: 566

... is based on the review of the factors delineated in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. 3 See also 3 N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) requires review of these factors when determining a discretionary ... to the amount of additional support determined through analyzing the N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 factors. [Caplan, 182 N.J. at 271.] In such circumstances ... additional award determined through application of the statutory factors in N.J.S.A. 2A:34- 23(a).' Ibid. Here the judge found the parties' combined net ... supplemented the support amount by applying the statutory factors in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a). Once again, the judge adhered to the proper procedure ...

docket:	a2884-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-08-17
status:	Unpublished
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188 E.I. v. L.I. -- rank: 566

... 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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189 LISA SULLIVAN v. MICHAEL SULLIVAN -- rank: 564

... not meet the requirements of Rule 5:5-4 nor N.J.S.[A.] 2A:34-23, which sets forth the information that has to be provided ... J. 561, 571 (2002)). The Family Part has authority under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 to modify alimony and child support awards. Spangenberg v. Kolakowski ... the court from time to time as circumstances may require.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. 'Our courts have interpreted this statute to require a party ... resulted in consideration of at least 'temporary remedies pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(m),' Michael did not provide enough financial information to demonstrate ...

docket:	a2393-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-11-21
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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190 EDIE BRITMAN SAURO v. FRANK SAURO -- rank: 564

... 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

191 DAVID A. FORMAN v. AMY LEVENSON -- rank: 564

... 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
citation:
Document Size:	57464

192 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3324-16.opn.html -- rank: 561

... 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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193 BONNIE KMINEK-NIERENBERG v. KENNETH NIERENBERG -- rank: 561

... 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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194 RICHARD BENNETT v. CHERYL BENNETT -- rank: 561

... 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:
Document Size:	32814

195 SONNY ENG v. LINDA NGUYEN -- rank: 561

... 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