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In most cases, houses are considered marital property. Even when one spouse purchases a home and the other moves in afterward, if that spouse can prove that he or she contributed significantly to the home, either monetarily or otherwise, that spouse may receive the marital home in the divorce.

This approach allows courts to consider a wide range of factors and the unique circumstances of each case. New Jersey is not a community property state.

New Jersey is an "equitable property" state. The "marital" property, consisting of any other property acquired by either spouse during the marriage, will be divided equally, unless the court finds that equal division would be unjust.

In New Jersey limited duration alimony, permanent and/or rehabilitative alimony, reimbursement alimony, or a combination thereof will be ordered. For example, a spouse unable to get skills and training necessary to get a job and support themselves may be entitled to permanent alimony.

Generally, a wife is entitled to an equitable distribution of the marital assets and liabilities. This means that the wife will receive a fair share of the property acquired during the marriage, regardless of who earned or owns it. In some cases, this may include the family home.

There is no way to be married in the eyes of New Jersey law without actually getting married. You can live with your partner for decades but are only married once it is performed legally.

A PSA lays out each person's rights, obligations, and responsibilities associated with a divorce. At Aretsky Law Group, P.C., in Ridgewood, New Jersey, we work closely with our clients to ensure the provisions in the property settlement agreement protect their current and long-term interests.

In states where community property is law, all property acquired during a marriage is thought of as jointly owned. New Jersey, however, is not one of those states. Instead in the state of New Jersey, the courts usually divide up assets between spouses in a way they consider to be fair.

It is an especially common question of those who have married later in life, and who may have achieved significant assets before entering into a marriage. The general rule in New Jersey is that premarital assets are not subject to equitable distribution.