Mueller v. Mueller

OPINION

L.R. Jones, J.S.C.

Under New Jersey’s recently amended alimony statute, a party may seek to terminate or modify his or her spousal support obligation based upon an actual or “prospective” retirement. N.J.S.A. 2A:34 — 23(j)(1)—(3). What, however, does the term, “prospective retirement” actually mean?

For the reasons set forth in this opinion, the court holds the following:

1) The amended alimony statute does not set a specific minimum or maximum time period for obtaining an advance ruling on a prospective retirement and its effect upon an existing support obligation. The spirit of the…