Weishaus v. Weishaus

In this matrimonial appeal, we revisit our decision in Crews v. Crews, 164 N.J. 11, 751 A2d 524 (2000). Crews clarified the principles governing an application for modification of alimony. In Crews, we also addressed whether marital lifestyle findings should be made upon entry of a divorce judgment that includes support so as to facilitate the efficient handling of subsequent modification applications. We directed the lower courts, when setting an alimony award, to make findings establishing the standard of living during the marriage (the “marital standard”) and, as part of the court’s…