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436 STEVEN PONZETTO v. ROBIN BARBETTI -- rank: 452

... all of the statutory factors for the establishment of alimony, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, the judge determined that defendant was entitled to permanent alimony ... in consideration of outstanding equitable distribution. Analyzing the factors of N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, in order to "provide a more detailed explanation as to ... the June 27 order on reconsideration, employing the factors in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. He did not, however, make any reference to Crews v ...

docket:	a5715-13
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	0000-00-00
status:	unpublished
citation:
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437 NANCY LANDERS v. PATRICK J. LANDERS -- rank: 452

... apply the burden of proof and specific standards defined in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3).' Landers v. Landers, 444 N.J. Super. 315 ... We note, contrary to plaintiff's arguments, the judge applied N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3), including the proper burden of proof which he ... earning from his post-retirement employment, a relevant statutory factor, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(3)(f). We also see no reason why the ... 139, 157-58 (1980), should not survive the enactment of N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j), especially since that information relates to a court's ...

docket:	a1073-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-04-12
status:	unpublished
citation:
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438 MARCIA C. REI v. AUGUSTO D. REI -- rank: 452

... decide how such allocation can most equitably be made." Ibid. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 sets forth a nonexclusive list of fact-intensive criteria ... Marcia] filed her complaint for divorce." The judge noted that N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 provides for a "rebuttable presumption that each party made ... proportion that each party receives by applying the statutory factors. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 Second, the judge made a distribution with respect to ... unduly focused on Augusto being the "guilty party"; and (c) N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 authorizes the award of counsel's fees in matrimonial cases ...

docket:	a0036-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-04-11
status:	unpublished
citation:
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439 JAMES CARDENAS v. DEBBIE CARDENAS -- rank: 450

... the assets by "applying the statutory factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1." Ibid. The applicable standard of review is whether the ... analysis of the relevant factors. When awarding attorney's fees, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 requires a court "to consider the factors set forth in ...

docket:	A0126-04
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2006-05-23
status:	unpublished
citation:
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440 CATHLEEN QUINN v. DAVID J. QUINN -- rank: 450

... Gayet v. Gayet , 92 N.J. 149, 150 (1983) (citing N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23). The Legislature has directed that alimony terminates upon the remarriage ... consideration in determining whether to award attorney's fees. See N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. In Kothari v. Kothari , 255 N.J. Super. 500 , 513 ... App. Div. 1992), we noted that the Legislature promptly amended N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, and thus effectively overruled our earlier decision in Darmanin v ...

docket:	a2876-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-05-14
status:	unpublished
citation:
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441 KIMBERLY LANZANA v. STEPHAN DEBELLE DUPLAN -- rank: 450

... recently codified standards for modifying alimony due to early retirement. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(j)(2); L. 2014, c. 42, § 1. 20 N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a) lists the following factors: (1) Needs of the child ...

docket:	a2183-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-03-29
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	75958

442 MARIA R. ORTIZ v. LUIS H. ORTIZ -- rank: 450

... modification upon such a showing. Id. at 146; see also N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 (stating that child support orders "may be revised and altered ... 410 N.J. Super. 340, 350 (App. Div. 2009) (citing N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(a)). The key factor is the parent's ability to ...

docket:	a1439-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-03-25
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	42280

443 BHARATI RATH v. RAJIB MISHRA -- rank: 448

... matrimonial cases by Rule 4:42-9(a)(1) and N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, may be granted at the discretion of the trial court ... exercising its discretion to award $6,000 in counsel fees. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. A violation of discretion "arises when a decision is made ...

docket:	a3450-05
court:	njappellate
decided:	2007-06-27
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	85440

444 PATRICIA CLEMAS v. JOSEPH CLEMAS -- rank: 448

... written decision, the judge evaluated the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 and found defendant failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish ... 373 N.J. Super. 464, 470 (App. Div. 2004) (citing N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23). 'Whether an alimony obligation should be modified based upon a ... union but does not necessarily maintain a single common household.' N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(n). Courts 'may not find an absence of cohabitation solely ...

docket:	a5029-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-03-22
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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445 CAROLYN L. WALLES VS PETER P.WALLES -- rank: 448

... s counsel prepared a "Qualified Domestic Relations Order," pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. This order provided, in part, for the payment of $65 ... are going to have to make significant changes. IV     Under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, courts are given an equitable power to modify alimony and ... expert.     Counsel fees in family matters are permitted by statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, which states, in part:         [t]he court shall determine the ...

docket:	a3316-94
court:	njappellate
decided:	1996-12-04
status:	published
citation:	295 N.J.Super. 498
Document Size:	45519

446 CELINA GONZALEZ-POSSE v. JOSE RICCIARDULLI -- rank: 448

... length of the alimony term, the court found "unusual circumstances," N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, due to defendant's "departure from the United States immediately ... the court from time to time as circumstances may require." N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. However, a prima facie showing of changed circumstances is first ... significantly implicated his ability to pay any amount of alimony, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, with full explication of the judge's reasoning. Should limited ...

docket:	a6446-06
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2009-11-09
status:	published
citation:	410 N.J. Super. 340 982 A.2d 42
Document Size:	49437

447 BRUCE OVERBAY v. MARY ELLEN OVERBAY -- rank: 448

... N.J. 224 (2003). In determining an award of alimony, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b) directs that a trial court should consider the following ... nature of the case shall render fit, reasonable and just." N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. Accordingly, judges possess the equitable power to set alimony at ... modify alimony based upon a showing of changed circumstances. See N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(c); Lepis , supra , 83 N.J. at 146. The appellate ...

docket:	a2035-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-08-28
status:	unpublished
citation:
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448 SHERYL BLOYD v. LEE BLOYD -- rank: 448

... an award of counsel fees in a family action. Similarly, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 authorizes an award of counsel fees in a matrimonial action ... v. Williams , 59 N.J. 229 (1971) as modified by N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. When exercising its discretion, the court shall consider the following ... v. Williams , 59 N.J. 229 (1971) as modified by N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. An award of counsel fees must always be based on ... in R. 4:42-9(a)(1) or the statute N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. Yueh v. Yueh , 329 N.J. Super. 447 (App. Div ...

docket:	a6369-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-08-29
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	32127

449 M.S.1 v. M.A.S -- rank: 448

... 83 N.J. 139 (1980)), and other appropriate statutes (including [ N.J.S.A.] 2A:34- 23), rules, and case law governing alimony. The parties understand that ... upon a showing of unusual circumstances as set forth in [ N.J.S.A.] 2A:34-23. The parties also agreed alimony would terminate on either party ...

docket:	a2817-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-02-26
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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450 LORI SGRO-LOFARO v. DOMENIC LOFARO -- rank: 448

... 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. The judge applied the factors set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 to the parties' circumstances and found that plaintiff was ... 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:	a3947-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-12-05
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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