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29 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1969–2025 7 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.

Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Innes v. Innesgreen
nj · 1990 · cited in 14 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1992–2024
2 sentences

2024"The basic purpose of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation." Innes, 117 N.J. at 503 . "[T]he goal of a proper alimony award is to assist the supported spouse in achieving a lifestyle that is reasonably comparable to the one enjoyed while living with the A-1101-22 42 supporting spouse during the marriage." Crews v. Crews, 164 N.J. 11, 16 (2000).

2022"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). "[T]he goal of a proper alimony award is to assist the supported spouse in achieving a lifestyle that is reasonably comparable to the one enjoyed while A-3782-19 16 living with the supporting spouse during the marriage." Crews v. Crews, 164 N.J. 11, 16 (2000).

914
Crews v. Crewsgreen
nj · 2000 · cited in 7 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2025"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 A-0829-24 19 N.J. 496 , 503 (1990). "[T]he goal of a proper alimony award is to assist the supported spouse in achieving a lifestyle that is reasonably comparable to the one enjoyed while living with the supporting spouse during the marriage." Crews, 164 N.J. at 16 .

2024"The basic purpose of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation." Innes, 117 N.J. at 503 . "[T]he goal of a proper alimony award is to assist the supported spouse in achieving a lifestyle that is reasonably comparable to the one enjoyed while living with the A-1101-22 42 supporting spouse during the marriage." Crews v. Crews, 164 N.J. 11, 16 (2000).

57
Mahoney v. Mahoneygreen
nj · 1982 · cited in 10 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1990–2024
2 sentences

2022"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)).

410
Konzelman v. Konzelmangreen
nj · 1999 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2016–2022
2 sentences

2022Thus, alimony permits a dependent "spouse to share in the accumulated marital assets to which he or she contributed." Konzelman v. Konzelman, 158 N.J. 185, 195 (1999) (citing Mahoney, 91 N.J. at 500-01 ).

2021Thus, alimony "permit[s] [a] [dependent] spouse to share in the accumulated marital assets to which he or she contributed." Konzelman v. Konzelman, 158 N.J. 185, 195 (1999) (citing Mahoney, 91 N.J. at 500-01 ).

23
Cathleen Quinn v. David J. Quinn (074411)green
nj · 2016 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020"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)). [Quinn v. Quinn, 225 N.J. 34, 48 (2016).] The goal in fixing an alimony award "is to assist the supported spouse in achieving a lifestyle that is reasonably comparable to the one enjoyed while living with the supporting spouse during the marriage." Crews v. Crews, 164 N.J. 11, 16 (2000).

2019"The basic purpose of alimony is the continuation of the standard of living enjoyed by the parties prior to their separation." This permits the spouse "to share in the accumulated marital assets to which he or she contributed." [ Quinn , 225 N.J. at 48 , 137 A.3d 423 (citations omitted).] Furthermore, courts may award alimony "as the circumstances of the parties and the nature of the case shall render fit, reasonable and just[.]" N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.

23
Gnall v. Gnall (073321)green
nj · 2015 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2022–2024
2 sentences

2024Alimony awards are "governed by distinct, objective standards defined by the Legislature in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b)." Gnall, 222 N.J. at 429 .

2022Alimony awards are "governed by distinct, objective standards defined by the Legislature in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(b)." Gnall v. Gnall, 222 N.J. 414, 429 (2015).

12
Lepis v. Lepisgreen
nj · 1980 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019"Courts have the equitable power to establish alimony and support orders in connection with a pending matrimonial action, or after a judgment of divorce or maintenance , *89 and to revise such orders as circumstances may require." Crews v. Crews , 164 N.J. 11 , 24, 751 A.2d 524 (2000) (emphasis added) (citing Lepis v. Lepis , 83 N.J. 139 , 145, 416 A.2d 45 (1980) ).

2019"Courts have the equitable power to establish alimony and support orders in connection with a pending matrimonial action, or after a judgment of divorce or maintenance , *89 and to revise such orders as circumstances may require." Crews v. Crews , 164 N.J. 11 , 24, 751 A.2d 524 (2000) (emphasis added) (citing Lepis v. Lepis , 83 N.J. 139 , 145, 416 A.2d 45 (1980) ).

12
Weishaus v. Weishausgreen
nj · 2004 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025"In the determination of the marital standard, the court establishes the amount the parties needed during the marriage to maintain their lifestyle. " Weishaus v. Weishaus, 180 N.J. 131, 145 (2004); accord S.W. v. G.M., 462 N.J.

11
Mani v. Manigreen
nj · 2005 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024It "is neither a punishment for the payor nor a reward for the payee." Mani v. Mani, 183 N.J. 70, 80 (2005).

11
Glass v. Glassgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2004 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020"The standard of living during the marriage is the way the couple actually lived, whether they resorted to borrowing and parental support, . . . [or] limited themselves to their earned income," Glass v. Glass, 366 N.J.

11
Luxliner P.L. Export, Co. v. Rdi/Luxliner, Inc.green
ca3 · 1993 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Export, Co. v. RDI/Luxliner, Inc., 13 F.3d 69, 73 (3rd Cir. 1993).

11
Morris v. Morrisgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1993 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019"Where the parties have agreed on the amount of support or alimony," modification of the agreement is appropriate "to the extent that changed circumstances render the agreed terms no longer 'fair and equitable.'" Morris v. Morris, 263 N.J.

11
Ramirez v. Amsted Industries, Inc.green
nj · 1981 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985Id. at 347.

11
Duvin v. Stategreen
nj · 1978 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983With respect to the first difference — the finality of the decision — courts long have had the power to reopen the record to admit additional evidence prior to the entry of a final judgment. 5 Since administrative agencies have the inherent authority to reopen, modify, or rehear even final orders, a fortiori, they like courts, possess the right to reopen or continue hearings prior to the entry of a final order. 6 See, e.g., In re Trantino Parole Application, 89 N.J. 347 (1982); Duvin v. State, 76 N.J. 203, 207 (1978); Skulski v. Nolan, 68 N.J. 179 (1975); Ruvoldt v. Nolan, 63 N.J. 171 (1973);

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Jersey. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
Pond Run Watershed Ass'n v. Tp. of Hamilton Zoning Bd. green
njsuperctappdiv · 2008
1 sentence

2020Pond Run, 397 N.J.

12020–2020
Shepherd v. Hunterdon Developmental Center green
nj · 2002
2 sentences

2012In each, either the application of the doctrine resulted in the extension of the time to pursue a cause of action that would otherwise be barred, as through the use of the discovery rule, see Lopez, supra, 62 N.J. at 274 , 300 A.2d 563 , or the continuing violation doctrine, see Shepherd, supra, 174 N.J. at 6-7 , 803 A.2d 611 , or the application of the doctrine resulted in the continuation of a claim notwithstanding the failure to strictly comply with a statutory requirement, as in the Affidavit of Merit statute, see Knorr, supra, 178 N.J. at 182 , 836 A.2d 794 .

2012In each, either the application of the doctrine resulted in the extension of the time to pursue a cause of action that would otherwise be barred, as through the use of the discovery rule, see Lopez, supra, 62 N.J. at 274 , 300 A.2d 563 , or the continuing violation doctrine, see Shepherd, supra, 174 N.J. at 6-7 , 803 A.2d 611 , or the application of the doctrine resulted in the continuation of a claim notwithstanding the failure to strictly comply with a statutory requirement, as in the Affidavit of Merit statute, see Knorr, supra, 178 N.J. at 182 , 836 A.2d 794 .

12012–2012
Lopez v. Swyer green
nj · 1973
2 sentences

2012In each, either the application of the doctrine resulted in the extension of the time to pursue a cause of action that would otherwise be barred, as through the use of the discovery rule, see Lopez, supra, 62 N.J. at 274 , 300 A.2d 563 , or the continuing violation doctrine, see Shepherd, supra, 174 N.J. at 6-7 , 803 A.2d 611 , or the application of the doctrine resulted in the continuation of a claim notwithstanding the failure to strictly comply with a statutory requirement, as in the Affidavit of Merit statute, see Knorr, supra, 178 N.J. at 182 , 836 A.2d 794 .

2012In each, either the application of the doctrine resulted in the extension of the time to pursue a cause of action that would otherwise be barred, as through the use of the discovery rule, see Lopez, supra, 62 N.J. at 274 , 300 A.2d 563 , or the continuing violation doctrine, see Shepherd, supra, 174 N.J. at 6-7 , 803 A.2d 611 , or the application of the doctrine resulted in the continuation of a claim notwithstanding the failure to strictly comply with a statutory requirement, as in the Affidavit of Merit statute, see Knorr, supra, 178 N.J. at 182 , 836 A.2d 794 .

12012–2012
Knorr v. Smeal green
nj · 2003
2 sentences

2012In each, either the application of the doctrine resulted in the extension of the time to pursue a cause of action that would otherwise be barred, as through the use of the discovery rule, see Lopez, supra, 62 N.J. at 274 , 300 A.2d 563 , or the continuing violation doctrine, see Shepherd, supra, 174 N.J. at 6-7 , 803 A.2d 611 , or the application of the doctrine resulted in the continuation of a claim notwithstanding the failure to strictly comply with a statutory requirement, as in the Affidavit of Merit statute, see Knorr, supra, 178 N.J. at 182 , 836 A.2d 794 .

2012In each, either the application of the doctrine resulted in the extension of the time to pursue a cause of action that would otherwise be barred, as through the use of the discovery rule, see Lopez, supra, 62 N.J. at 274 , 300 A.2d 563 , or the continuing violation doctrine, see Shepherd, supra, 174 N.J. at 6-7 , 803 A.2d 611 , or the application of the doctrine resulted in the continuation of a claim notwithstanding the failure to strictly comply with a statutory requirement, as in the Affidavit of Merit statute, see Knorr, supra, 178 N.J. at 182 , 836 A.2d 794 .

12012–2012
Khalaf v. Khalaf green
nj · 1971
2 sentences

1992Innes v. Innes, 117 N.J. at 503 , 569 A. 2d 770 ; Mahoney v. Mahoney, 91 N.J. at 502 , 453 A. 2d 527 ; Khalaf v. Khalaf, 58 N.J. 63, 69 , 275 A. 2d 132 (1971).

1992Innes v. Innes, 117 N.J. at 503 , 569 A. 2d 770 ; Mahoney v. Mahoney, 91 N.J. at 502 , 453 A. 2d 527 ; Khalaf v. Khalaf, 58 N.J. 63, 69 , 275 A. 2d 132 (1971).

11992–1992
Dawejko v. Jorgensen Steel Co. green
pasuperct · 1981
2 sentences

1985In Dawejko v. Jorgensen, 290 Pa.Super. 15 , 434 A.2d 106 (1981), the Pennsylvania Superior Court adopted the product line theory for awarding compensatory damages but in Martin , the court applied the continuation test to a claim for punitive damages.

1985In Dawejko v. Jorgensen, 290 Pa.Super. 15 , 434 A.2d 106 (1981), the Pennsylvania Superior Court adopted the product line theory for awarding compensatory damages but in Martin , the court applied the continuation test to a claim for punitive damages.

11985–1985
In Re Related Asbestos Cases green
cand · 1983
2 sentences

1985Thus, the separate purposes accomplished by each enables them to operate co-extensively. [3] The California District Court in Asbestos, supra, 566 F. Supp. at 821 , is in accord.

1985Thus, the separate purposes accomplished by each enables them to operate co-extensively. [3] The California District Court in Asbestos, supra, 566 F. Supp. at 821 , is in accord.

11985–1985
Moe v. Transamerica Title Insurance green
calctapp · 1971
2 sentences

1985After determining that Ray v. Alad could not be expanded to include punitive damages liability, the court considered whether liability could be imposed under the continuation test set forth by the court in Moe v. Transamerica Title Insurance Company, 21 Cal. App. 3d 289 , 98 Cal. Rptr. 547 (1971).

1985After determining that Ray v. Alad could not be expanded to include punitive damages liability, the court considered whether liability could be imposed under the continuation test set forth by the court in Moe v. Transamerica Title Insurance Company, 21 Cal. App. 3d 289 , 98 Cal. Rptr. 547 (1971).

11985–1985
Martin v. Johns-Manville Corp. green
pa · 1984
2 sentences

1985In Martin, supra, 469 A. 2d at 667 , the court noted that the continuation requirement may be satisfied by fewer persons who are directly responsible for the egregious conduct.

1985Martin, 469 A.2d at 667 .

11985–1985
In Re Parole Application of Trantino green
nj · 1982
1 sentence

1983With respect to the first difference — the finality of the decision — courts long have had the power to reopen the record to admit additional evidence prior to the entry of a final judgment. 5 Since administrative agencies have the inherent authority to reopen, modify, or rehear even final orders, a fortiori, they like courts, possess the right to reopen or continue hearings prior to the entry of a final order. 6 See, e.g., In re Trantino Parole Application, 89 N.J. 347 (1982); Duvin v. State, 76 N.J. 203, 207 (1978); Skulski v. Nolan, 68 N.J. 179 (1975); Ruvoldt v. Nolan, 63 N.J. 171 (1973);

11983–1983
Ruvoldt v. Nolan green
nj · 1973
1 sentence

1983With respect to the first difference — the finality of the decision — courts long have had the power to reopen the record to admit additional evidence prior to the entry of a final judgment. 5 Since administrative agencies have the inherent authority to reopen, modify, or rehear even final orders, a fortiori, they like courts, possess the right to reopen or continue hearings prior to the entry of a final order. 6 See, e.g., In re Trantino Parole Application, 89 N.J. 347 (1982); Duvin v. State, 76 N.J. 203, 207 (1978); Skulski v. Nolan, 68 N.J. 179 (1975); Ruvoldt v. Nolan, 63 N.J. 171 (1973);

11983–1983
Handlon v. Town of Belleville green
nj · 1950
1 sentence

1983With respect to the first difference — the finality of the decision — courts long have had the power to reopen the record to admit additional evidence prior to the entry of a final judgment. 5 Since administrative agencies have the inherent authority to reopen, modify, or rehear even final orders, a fortiori, they like courts, possess the right to reopen or continue hearings prior to the entry of a final order. 6 See, e.g., In re Trantino Parole Application, 89 N.J. 347 (1982); Duvin v. State, 76 N.J. 203, 207 (1978); Skulski v. Nolan, 68 N.J. 179 (1975); Ruvoldt v. Nolan, 63 N.J. 171 (1973);

11983–1983
Burlington County Evergreen Park Mental Hospital v. Cooper green
nj · 1970
1 sentence

1983With respect to the first difference — the finality of the decision — courts long have had the power to reopen the record to admit additional evidence prior to the entry of a final judgment. 5 Since administrative agencies have the inherent authority to reopen, modify, or rehear even final orders, a fortiori, they like courts, possess the right to reopen or continue hearings prior to the entry of a final order. 6 See, e.g., In re Trantino Parole Application, 89 N.J. 347 (1982); Duvin v. State, 76 N.J. 203, 207 (1978); Skulski v. Nolan, 68 N.J. 179 (1975); Ruvoldt v. Nolan, 63 N.J. 171 (1973);

11983–1983
Skulski v. Nolan green
nj · 1975
1 sentence

1983With respect to the first difference — the finality of the decision — courts long have had the power to reopen the record to admit additional evidence prior to the entry of a final judgment. 5 Since administrative agencies have the inherent authority to reopen, modify, or rehear even final orders, a fortiori, they like courts, possess the right to reopen or continue hearings prior to the entry of a final order. 6 See, e.g., In re Trantino Parole Application, 89 N.J. 347 (1982); Duvin v. State, 76 N.J. 203, 207 (1978); Skulski v. Nolan, 68 N.J. 179 (1975); Ruvoldt v. Nolan, 63 N.J. 171 (1973);

11983–1983
Thompson v. Thompson green
scotus · 1910
2 sentences

1978This additional, “alternative remedy” theory was advanced generations ago as a justification for retaining interspousal tort immunity in Thompson v. Thompson, 218 U. S. 611 , 31 S. Ct. 111 , 54 L.

1978This additional, “alternative remedy” theory was advanced generations ago as a justification for retaining interspousal tort immunity in Thompson v. Thompson, 218 U. S. 611 , 31 S. Ct. 111 , 54 L.

11978–1978
State v. Kuske green
njsuperctappdiv · 1970
2 sentences

1975This court, in State v. Kuske, supra , acknowledged the continuation of this rule when it held that letters written by a defendant should have been admitted when offered on the State's case since they were "competent as admissions or admissions against interest." 109 N.J.

1975This court, in State v. Kuske, supra , acknowledged the continuation of this rule when it held that letters written by a defendant should have been admitted when offered on the State's case since they were "competent as admissions or admissions against interest." 109 N.J.

11975–1975
Amelchenko v. Borough of Freehold green
nj · 1964
11969–1969

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-23 (17) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-23.1 (5) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 9:2-4 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

NJ 29 (1969–2025) NY 28 (1955–2026) PA 20 (1939–2022) IL 17 (1899–2019) CA 14 (1964–2025) AZ 8 (1970–2021) FL 8 (1982–2018) TX 8 (1964–2014) LA 6 (1994–2019) GA 6 (1898–2022) WA 5 (1980–2009) IA 4 (1985–2022) AL 4 (1927–2014) NC 4 (1970–2017) MN 4 (1980–1989) MD 4 (1983–2006) OH 3 (2001–2014) MT 3 (1968–2017) ID 3 (1989–2012) WI 3 (1982–2008) MA 3 (1991–2003) SC 3 (1998–2001) IN 3 (1971–2015) MO 3 (1866–2000) TN 3 (2000–2017) ND 2 (1974–2008) KY 2 (2017–2017) WV 2 (1976–1995) NM 2 (2021–2022) KS 2 (1984–2018) MS 2 (2007–2008)

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.

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