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One of the most persistent misconceptions about divorce in New Jersey is the belief that \u201cpermanent alimony\u201d means that alimony lasts forever. People hear the phrase and assume that once support is ordered, it can never be modified or terminated regardless of changes in circumstances. That is not how New Jersey law works today.<\/p>\n

Following significant statutory reforms in 2014, New Jersey\u2019s approach to long-term alimony has evolved. What was once commonly referred to as \u201cpermanent alimony\u201d is now known as open durational alimony. While this type of support does not have a fixed end date at the time it is awarded, it is not automatically lifelong and may be modified or terminated when circumstances exist.<\/p>\n

The Term “Permanent Alimony” Causes Confusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of the most persistent misconceptions about divorce in New Jersey is the belief that \u201cpermanent alimony\u201d means that alimony lasts forever. People hear the phrase and assume that once support is ordered, it can never be modified or terminated regardless of changes in circumstances. That is not how New Jersey law works today. Following […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[246,65,93],"tags":[],"coauthors":[186],"class_list":["post-5908","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-divorce-family-law-insights","category-insights","category-mcglew"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nDoes "Permanent" Alimony Ever End in New Jersey? — June 1, 2026 — Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. 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