Alimony And Property
N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 — alimony no longer than the marriage when it lasted less than 20 years
In New Jersey, a court may award open durational, rehabilitative, limited duration or reimbursement alimony to either party.
Under 20 years of marriage. For a marriage or civil union of less than 20 years, the total duration of alimony may not exceed the length of the marriage, except in exceptional circumstances.
- The length of the marriage, and the parties' ages and health.
- What each brought to the marriage, and the standard of living during it.
- Any written agreement about dividing property.
- Each party's income and earning capacity, including time out of the job market and custodial responsibilities.
- Each party's contribution to the marital property, including as a homemaker, and the tax consequences.
Those are among the factors the court weighs in making an equitable distribution of property.
Sources for this section (2)
- N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 — Alimony and maintenance
- N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1 — Equitable distribution criteria
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Jersey attorney.