Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Distributing of Business Assets
Is a business that there is a 50% ownership interest subject to martial distribution when the business was acquired prior to the marriage.There were 2 properties acquired during the time of the marriage under the business which were put in the name of the other business partner.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Distributing of Business Assets
Thank you for your inquiry.
Your question is extremely fact sensitive. However, based upon what you have stated, I believe that while your spouse would receive less than 50% of the value, she does nevertheless have a claim.
As it would be my pleasure to speak to you regarding your potential divorce matter, please feel free to contact my office at 732 246 0909 to discuss same.
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Edward R. Weinstein
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