Legal Opinion

Smith v. Smith

New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division

Decided September 9, 1992PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

WOLFSON, J.S.C.

The parties in this case were divorced on October 25, 1985, after a 23 year marriage. Incorporated into the judgment of divorce was a separation and property settlement agreement setting forth their respective rights and obligations, including a provision that rehabilitative alimony be paid to plaintiff for six years. The agreement stated in relevant part:

“The parties contemplate termination of alimony in no more than 6 years, regardless of changed circumstances.” (emphasis supplied).

Plaintiff brings this post-judgment motion to continue the alimony payments beyond the six year…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Lepis v. LepisSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1980
  2. Petersen v. PetersenSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1981
  3. Schiff v. SchiffNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1971
  4. Edgerton v. EdgertonNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1985
  5. Shifman v. ShifmanNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1986

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Savarese v. CorcoranNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1997
  2. KIMBERLY DEAL VS. JOHN JAY PHILLIPS (FM-03-6000-03, BURLINGTON COUNTY AND STATEWIDE)New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2020
  3. W.S.H. VS. V.L.P. (FM-03-0289-14, BURLINGTON COUNTY AND STATEWIDE)New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2021

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