Equitable Distribution

A common misconception is that everything a couple amassed during the marriage (marital assets) will be divided equally upon divorce. While each spouse is entitled to a share of these assets, property division in a New Jersey divorce is not strictly 50/50. As a...

Divorce can mean big changes for you and the people who depend on you. Most people only have to worry about their children in addition to themselves when they divorce, but people who own businesses may also feel a sense of responsibility toward their employees or...

If you have assets before you get married, then those tend to stay separate during your marriage. Sometimes, commingling combines assets, though, and you could find that once-separate assets are subject to division with your spouse upon divorce. Some people don’t want...

If you have unvested stock, a recent ruling from the New Jersey Appellate Division could have a big impact on your divorce.New Jersey is an “equitable distribution” state. This means when a couple gets divorced, the courts try to divide all their marital...

One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce can be the splitting of assets. New Jersey abides by the principal of equitable distribution. Our legislature and Courts have long since recognized that each case is unique, and a set of 16 statutory factors must be...

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