MORRISTOWN MORRIS COUNTY NEW JERSEY DIVORCE LAWYER ALIMONY

The New Jersey divorce judge's extension of the limited-duration alimony [LDA] term was mistaken. The matter is remanded for full consideration of the continuing need for LDA, or its modification, applying the standard of N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23. This statute provides that the term of LDA shall not be modified except in "unusual circumstances." Although defendant's changed circumstances might meet the Lepis v. Lepis standard to warrant a reduction in the quantum of alimony, it falls short of the heightened statutory standard required to expand its durational term. Gonzalez-Posse v. Ricciardulli,    N.J. Super.  (App. Div. 2009); New Jersey App. Div., November 18, 2009