Alimony in Clifton: how it is calculated
Alimony in Clifton follows New Jersey law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Passaic County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Clifton case is actually heard.
Where a Clifton case goes
A divorce filed in Clifton is heard by the New Jersey court for Passaic County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Clifton has about 90,322 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
No statutory formula — courts weigh factors (rule-of-thumb estimate shown)
Type
Discretionary (case by case)
Does Clifton have its own rule?
No. N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 applies across New Jersey, so a case from Clifton is decided by the same numbers as one filed anywhere else in the state. What changes locally is the courthouse, the clerk's procedure and how long the docket takes — not the amount.
What the statute says
N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23 — New Jersey alimony (2014 reform: open durational alimony only after 20 years).
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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