Cox v. Cox
Superior Court of New Jersey
762 A.2d 1040 (2000)
Relevant factsFree
Margaret and Harry Cox (plaintiff and defendant) had a 22-year marriage during which Margaret was largely a homemaker before later earning a law degree amid substantial student debt; the trial court awarded Margaret only $200 per week in limited-duration alimony for five years, intended to give her time to launch her legal career, and separately ordered the parties to return in two years to reevaluate the award. Margaret appealed.
IssueFree
Whether limited-duration alimony is appropriate in a long-term marriage in which the supported spouse served as homemaker and child-rearer.