On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | May 30, 2020 | Alimony
It’s not uncommon that in the months and years after a divorce, some modifications are eventually needed. That’s especially true if there are children involved. Even in divorces without children, if your ex suddenly loses their job or faces some other financial...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Mar 10, 2020 | Alimony
Alimony, also known as spousal maintenance or spousal support, can become one of the most contested issues in a divorce. The spouse with less earning potential may desperately want alimony to protect their standard of living, while the spouse with higher earning...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | May 15, 2019 | Alimony
Some say that numbers don’t lie. Yet, there are times when the numbers just don’t seem to add up and something just doesn’t appear to be right. When it come to determining the amount of alimony that a New Jersey spouse will be responsible for paying,...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Jan 24, 2019 | Alimony
For New Jersey seniors who are considering divorce, understanding the financial issues involved in the process is important. Dividing marital wealth is complicated, and when both spouses are at or beyond retirement age, those calculations become even more...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Nov 1, 2018 | Alimony
New Jersey spouses who are considering divorce may want to think carefully about the role that spousal support will play in their future budgets. That’s especially true now that the tax deduction for alimony will no longer be in effect after the end of...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Oct 18, 2018 | Alimony
Most New Jersey residents are aware that 2019 will bring new changes in the way that spousal support is handled during a divorce. Once this year comes to a close, the party tasked with making alimony payments will no longer be able to claim those expenses as...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Oct 4, 2018 | Alimony
Charting out one’s anticipated income and expenses is a critical part of a New Jersey divorce. For spouses who expect to receive alimony or child support, it’s critical to understand that those payments might not begin coming in as quickly as...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Sep 20, 2018 | Alimony
As they near the end of a lengthy marriage, many New Jersey residents focus on negotiating spousal support. While alimony may be an important part of addressing financial needs after a divorce, older spouses may want to think about other options when it comes to...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Aug 9, 2018 | Alimony
Negotiating spousal support is never a simple or easy process, but many breadwinners make very common mistakes that can harm their interests in the long run. Knowing what those mistakes are can help men and women avoid choosing the same path and experiencing the same...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC | Jun 13, 2018 | Alimony
It’s never easy for New Jersey spouses to make the decision to end a marriage, but in some cases timing is an important consideration. For example, spouses who expect to pay alimony should think carefully about how a big change in tax laws could alter their tax...
