Case Overview: A high-earning professional in his 40s faced a divorce after only three years of marriage. His spouse demanded “Open Durational Alimony” (permanent alimony), claiming she was entitled to maintain the high standard of living established during their brief time together.
Song Law Firm’s Strategy: We leveraged the 2014 New Jersey Alimony Reform Act, which stipulates that for marriages lasting less than 20 years, the duration of alimony generally cannot exceed the length of the marriage. We provided vocational evidence showing the spouse was highly educated and capable of self-sufficiency within a short period. We argued that a three-year marriage did not warrant a lifelong financial obligation.
The Result: The court denied the request for permanent alimony. Instead, the court awarded Limited Duration Alimony for only 18 months, allowing the client to protect his long-term financial future while providing the spouse a reasonable window to re-enter the workforce.
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