Stiffler v. Stiffler

FISHER, J.S.C.

In this case was raised an interesting issue concerning the extent to which the existence of an asset, exempt from equitable distribution, may be considered in the creation of an alimony award. Aronson v. Aronson, 245 N.J.Super. 354, 585 A.2d 956 (App.Div.1991) held that the interest income generated by an inheritance could be considered in modifying an earlier alimony award. Aronson determined this was true even if the spouse possessed of the inheritance reinvested the interest income rather than disposing of it.

Plaintiff Harold Stiffler (the payor spouse) used a substantial…