New Jersey Alimony Calculator 2026

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📍 New Jersey (NJ) Permanent possible 17 statutory factors; open duration for 20+ yr marriages
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New Jersey Alimony Law Overview

New Jersey has four types of alimony: open durational (for marriages of 20+ years), limited duration (for marriages under 20 years), rehabilitative, and reimbursement. The 2014 reform abolished permanent alimony and replaced it with open durational alimony for long marriages. 17 statutory factors guide courts.

Formula & Calculation Approach

17 factors include: needs and ability to pay, duration of marriage, age and health, standard of living, earning capacities, length of unemployment, parental responsibilities, time off from work, education needed, and contributions to the other's career.

Duration Rules in New Jersey

Open durational: for marriages 20+ years with no set end date. Limited duration: for marriages under 20 years, duration cannot exceed the length of the marriage.

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Typical New Jersey Estimate Ranges

Low / Conservative
22%
of income difference
Average (AAML)
30%-20%
payor gross minus payee gross
High / State Max
35%
of income difference

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Next Steps in New Jersey

  • 📋 Document all income sources
  • 👴 Consult a New Jersey family law attorney
  • 🤝 Consider mediation to reduce costs
  • 📄 Gather 2-3 years of tax returns
⚠️ Disclaimer: These estimates are based on general formulas and New Jersey law guidelines. Actual alimony awards vary. Not legal advice.

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New Jersey courts apply state law uniformly across counties. Whether you are in Newark, Jersey City, or Paterson, the calculator above gives you a NJ-specific estimate. Select your city below.

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New Jersey Alimony FAQ

Open durational alimony replaced permanent alimony after the 2014 reform. It is available for marriages of 20+ years and has no fixed end date, though it can be modified.
Factors include needs and ability to pay, duration of marriage, age and health, standard of living, earning capacities, employment history, parental responsibilities, and more.
Yes. Alimony can be modified upon a substantial change in circumstances, including the payor reaching full retirement age.
Limited duration is for marriages under 20 years and cannot exceed the length of the marriage. Open durational is for marriages 20+ years with no fixed end date.

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