Nj alimony

[touhey]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ

Greetings...My wife filed for divorce after 22 years of marriage. We have 3 daughters together (21, 16, 14) & an adopted son (7).

We own a house (apx value $240k). I make $93k a year, she makes $21k a year, in addition she (i say she because it comes in her name only & never hits a bank account) gets an adoption subsidy check from the state of $780 a month.

I pay $580 a month for group health / dental / vision insurance.

We have agreed on joint custody of the kids with her being the custodial parent.

With that said, can anyone give me a round-about dollar figure as to what I will be paying a month? If possible both in alimony & child support?

Thank you.

 

[mistoffolees]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ

Greetings...My wife filed for divorce after 22 years of marriage. We have 3 daughters together (21, 16, 14) & an adopted son (7).

We own a house (apx value $240k). I make $93k a year, she makes $21k a year, in addition she (i say she because it comes in her name only & never hits a bank account) gets an adoption subsidy check from the state of $780 a month.

I pay $580 a month for group health / dental / vision insurance.

We have agreed on joint custody of the kids with her being the custodial parent.

With that said, can anyone give me a round-about dollar figure as to what I will be paying a month? If possible both in alimony & child support?

Thank you.

Child support is easy. Go here and plug in the numbers:
NJ Child Support - Guidelines Calculator

Alimony is more difficult since most states don't have calculators and leave it to the judge's discretion. Factors which will be considered are:
Alimony/Maintenance/Spousal Support in a New Jersey Divorce

 

[nextwife]

The adoption subsidy is money provided by the state specifically to help support the costs of the adopted child. I presume, then, that you adopted from foster care, or a child in DHFS care?

You need to make certain it is counted as a form of support provided to the child.

 

[tuffbrk]

Also keep in mind that any alimony that is awarded is included as income to her when using the calculater to estimate the child support.

Good luck to you.