04 May Men – Know Your Rights Regarding Alimony

There are a few stats out there that are pointing to the fact that things are not equal among men and women in the alimony (spousal support) world.

In New Jersey, there is a disproportionate number of men not receiving alimony. However, this number is changing because there are over 400,000 people in the United States receiving alimony, and a mere 3% of these are to men.Today 40% of households have the woman earning a higher income than the man.

Unfortunately, men are many times unaware that they can even get alimony. It was in 1979 that laws were changed deeming it unconstitutional for only women to receive alimony. This being said, however, doesn’t change the fact that some men, because of pride, would never seek alimony. Because both men and woman have full-time jobs, there has been an overall decrease in alimony in the past few years.

West New York Alimony Spousal Support

If you are a man divorcing and your wife is the breadwinner in the family, alimony may be something that you need. Situations are different in every family, and your marriage may have been ‘designed’ in a certain way, with your wife earning money, while you run the household. Whatever the reason, if you are entitled to alimony, then you deserve it. Contact The Law Offices of Jeffrey M. Bloom at (855) 208-3650 for professional guidance in your situation.