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37 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1967–2026 19 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by New Jersey courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Mani v. Manigreen2 sentences2026A-0591-24 6 Alimony "is an economic right that arises out of the marital relationship and provides the dependent spouse with 'a level of support and standard of living generally commensurate with the quality of economic life that existed during the marriage.'" Mani v. Mani, 183 N.J. 70, 80 (2005) (quoting Stiffler v. Stiffler, 304 N.J. 2026"Alimony is an 'economic right that arises out of the marital relationship and provides the dependent spouse with a level of support and standard of living generally commensurate with the quality of economic life that existed during the marriage.'" Quinn v. Quinn, 225 N.J. 34, 48 (2016) (quoting Mani v. Mani, 183 N.J. 70, 80 (2005)) (internal quotation marks omitted). | 21 | 24 |
Cathleen Quinn v. David J. Quinn (074411)green2 sentences2026"Alimony is an 'economic right that arises out of the marital relationship and provides the dependent spouse with a level of support and standard of living generally commensurate with the quality of economic life that existed during the marriage.'" Quinn v. Quinn, 225 N.J. 34, 48 (2016) (quoting Mani v. Mani, A-3896-23 6 183 N.J. 70, 80 (2005)) (internal quotation marks omitted). 2026"Alimony is an 'economic right that arises out of the marital relationship and provides the dependent spouse with a level of support and standard of living generally commensurate with the quality of economic life that existed during the marriage.'" Quinn v. Quinn, 225 N.J. 34, 48 (2016) (quoting Mani v. Mani, 183 N.J. 70, 80 (2005)) (internal quotation marks omitted). | 17 | 20 |
Stiffler v. Stifflergreen2 sentences2026A-0591-24 6 Alimony "is an economic right that arises out of the marital relationship and provides the dependent spouse with 'a level of support and standard of living generally commensurate with the quality of economic life that existed during the marriage.'" Mani v. Mani, 183 N.J. 70, 80 (2005) (quoting Stiffler v. Stiffler, 304 N.J. 2024A-2904-21 17 Alimony is an economic right designed to provide "the dependent spouse with 'a level of support and standard of living generally commensurate with the quality of economic life that existed during the marriage.'" Mani v. Mani, 183 N.J. 70, 80 (2005) (quoting Stiffler v. Stiffler, 304 N.J. | 5 | 7 |
Innes v. Innesgreen2 sentences2022"The basic purpose of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation." Innes v. Innes, 117 N.J. 496, 503 (1990) (citing Mahoney v. Mahoney, 91 N.J. 488 , 501- 02 (1982)). 2021"The basic purpose of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation." Innes v. Innes, 117 N.J. 496, 503 (1990) (citing Mahoney v. Mahoney, 91 N.J. 488 , 501- 02 (1982)). | 2 | 5 |
Konzelman v. Konzelmangreen2 sentences2016“Alimony is an ‘economic right that arises out of the marital relationship and provides the dependent spouse with “a level of support and standard of living generally commensurate Human Services, Division of Family Development, http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/assistance/. 2In Konzelman, supra, a private investigator watched a “residence seven days a week for 127 days” to determine whether a divorced wife cohabited with an unrelated male. 158 N.J. at 191 . 5 with the quality of economic life that existed during the marriage.”’” Quinn v. Quinn, __ N.J. __, __ (2016) (slip op. a 2016“Alimony is an ‘economic right that arises out of the marital relationship and provides the dependent spouse with “a level of support and standard of living generally commensurate Human Services, Division of Family Development, http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/assistance/. 2In Konzelman, supra, a private investigator watched a “residence seven days a week for 127 days” to determine whether a divorced wife cohabited with an unrelated male. 158 N.J. at 191 . 5 with the quality of economic life that existed during the marriage.”’” Quinn v. Quinn, __ N.J. __, __ (2016) (slip op. a | 2 | 4 |
Khalaf v. Khalafgreen2 sentences2023Alimony is generally set based on the mar ital standard of living and contemplates the "continued maintenance at the standard of living [the dependent spouse] had become accustomed to prior to the separation." Lepis, 83 N.J. at 150 (quoting Khalaf v. Khalaf, 58 N.J. 63 , 69 A-2775-21 16 (1971)). 2022Alimony is generally set based on the martial standard of living and contemplates the "continued maintenance at the standard of living [the dependent spouse] had become accustomed to prior to the A-3316-20 8 separation." Lepis, 83 N.J. at 150 (quoting Khalaf v. Khalaf, 58 N.J. 63, 69 (1971)). | 1 | 3 |
Koelble v. Koelblegreen2 sentences2021Alan, in fact, asks this court "to exercise its original jurisdiction and determine that no savings component is needed." "[A]limony is neither a punishment for the payor nor a reward for the payee," Mani v. Mani, 183 N.J. 70, 80 (2005), but instead constitutes an economic right arising from the marital partnership, providing the dependent spouse with "a level of support and standard of living generally commensurate with the quality of economic life that existed during the marriage," Koelble v. Koelble, 261 N.J. 2005Rather, it is an economic right that arises out of the marital relationship and provides the dependent spouse with “a level of support and standard of living generally commensurate with the quality of economic life that existed during the marriage.” Stiffler v. Stiffler, 304 N.J.Super. 96, 99 , 698 A.2d 549 (Ch.1997) (quoting Koelble v. Koelble, 261 N.J.Super. 190, 192-93 , 618 A.2d 377 (App.Div.1992)). | 1 | 3 |
West Jersey Title & Guaranty Co. v. Industrial Trust Co.green2 sentences2019Co. , 27 N.J. 144 , 152-53, 141 A.2d 782 (1958) (emphasis added) (citations omitted).] Alimony is an "economic right that arises out of the marital relationship and provides the dependent spouse with 'a level of support and standard of living generally commensurate with the quality of economic life that existed during the marriage.' " ... 2019Co. , 27 N.J. 144 , 152-53, 141 A.2d 782 (1958) (emphasis added) (citations omitted).] Alimony is an "economic right that arises out of the marital relationship and provides the dependent spouse with 'a level of support and standard of living generally commensurate with the quality of economic life that existed during the marriage.' " ... | 1 | 2 |
Pacifico v. Pacificogreen1 sentence2021The Quinn Court stated mutually agreed upon arrangements that are "fair and definitive . . . should not be unnecessarily or lightly disturbed" because "the law grants particular leniency to agreements made in the domestic arena" and vests "judges greater discretion when interpreting such agreements." Pacifico [v. Pacifico, 190 N.J. 258, 266 (2007)]. . . . | 1 | 1 |
Clark v. Clarkgreen1 sentence2013We nevertheless emphasize that judges considering an alimony request must always keep in mind the primary "purpose of awarding alimony to a spouse is based on 'an economic right that arises out of the marital relationship and provides the dependent spouse with a level of support and standard of living 20 A-3582-10T1 generally commensurate with the quality of economic life that existed during the marriage.'" Clark v. Clark, 429 N.J. | 1 | 1 |
Crews v. Crewsgreen2 sentences2013See also Crews v. Crews, 164 N.J. 11, 24 , 751 A.2d 524 (2000) (holding the goal of an alimony award is to allow the dependent spouse the ability to continue the standard of living established during the marriage (citation omitted)). 2013See also Crews v. Crews, 164 N.J. 11, 24 , 751 A.2d 524 (2000) (holding the goal of an alimony award is to allow the dependent spouse the ability to continue the standard of living established during the marriage (citation omitted)). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Jersey. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Lepis v. Lepis
green
2 sentences2023Alimony is generally set based on the mar ital standard of living and contemplates the "continued maintenance at the standard of living [the dependent spouse] had become accustomed to prior to the separation." Lepis, 83 N.J. at 150 (quoting Khalaf v. Khalaf, 58 N.J. 63 , 69 A-2775-21 16 (1971)). 2022Alimony is generally set based on the martial standard of living and contemplates the "continued maintenance at the standard of living [the dependent spouse] had become accustomed to prior to the A-3316-20 8 separation." Lepis, 83 N.J. at 150 (quoting Khalaf v. Khalaf, 58 N.J. 63, 69 (1971)). | 5 | 1990–2023 |
Mahoney v. Mahoney
green
2 sentences2022"The basic purpose of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation." Innes v. Innes, 117 N.J. 496, 503 (1990) (citing Mahoney v. Mahoney, 91 N.J. 488 , 501- 02 (1982)). 2021"The basic purpose of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation." Innes v. Innes, 117 N.J. 496, 503 (1990) (citing Mahoney v. Mahoney, 91 N.J. 488 , 501- 02 (1982)). | 5 | 1990–2022 |
Wingate v. Estate of Ryan
green
2 sentences2007Had Darren filed a support claim at age thirty-one, his action seemingly would have been barred by the repose statute for two reasons: the limitations period "balances [his] right to support with the State's interest in requiring prompt filing of parentage actions" and "a parent is relieved of the duty to provide support upon the child's emancipation." Id. at 239 , 693 A. 2d 457 . 2007Had Darren filed a support claim at age thirty-one, his action seemingly would have been barred by the repose statute for two reasons: the limitations period "balances [his] right to support with the State's interest in requiring prompt filing of parentage actions" and "a parent is relieved of the duty to provide support upon the child's emancipation." Id. at 239 , 693 A. 2d 457 . | 2 | 2007–2007 |
Kasiski v. International Paper Co.
green
1 sentence2012Id. at 358-59 , 156 A. 2d 273 . | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Kasiski v. International Paper Co.
green
1 sentence2012Id. at 358-59 , 156 A. 2d 273 . | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Avery v. Avery
green
1 sentence1990Lepis v. Lepis, 83 N.J. 139, 150 , 416 A. 2d 45 (1980); Mahoney v. Mahoney, 91 N.J. 488, 501-502 , 453 A. 2d 527 (1982); Avery v. Avery, 209 N.J. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Henry v. Mississippi
green
2 sentences1967They refer us to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 41(e) which merely requires that the motion to suppress be made before trial this in support of their claim that under Henry v. State of Mississippi, 379 U.S. 443 , 85 S.Ct. 564 , 13 L.Ed. 2 d 408 (1965), a defendant in a state court cannot be deprived of his substantive right to move to suppress because he had not fulfilled the procedural requirements of the state tribunal, where those requirements are in direct conflict with federal procedural requirements. 1967They refer us to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 41(e) which merely requires that the motion to suppress be made before trial this in support of their claim that under Henry v. State of Mississippi, 379 U.S. 443 , 85 S.Ct. 564 , 13 L.Ed. 2 d 408 (1965), a defendant in a state court cannot be deprived of his substantive right to move to suppress because he had not fulfilled the procedural requirements of the state tribunal, where those requirements are in direct conflict with federal procedural requirements. | 1 | 1967–1967 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.