What must be shown in order to modify or terminate alimony or child support in New Jersey?
Under New Jersey family law, alimony automatically terminates upon the death of either party. Permanent alimony and term alimony also terminate automatically upon the remarriage of the recipient party. In all other situations, New Jersey family law requires a showing of “changed circumstances.” There are many different events which may qualify as “changed circumstances,” including but not limited to a substantial change in either party’s income, an adverse health condition, cohabitation by the recipient party, early retirement, the refusal or inability of one party to find employment or the receipt of a substantial inheritance.
