Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

during a divorce, if a spouse owned real estate with another partner prior to the marriage but bought out the partner during a long term marriage, is the spouse entitled to a percentage of that property?

Asked on 7/08/13, 6:49 am

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Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

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Your question is not clear, but what I think you mean is this:

John owned a house with his partner Susan. John and Susan broke up. John bought Susan's half ownership in the house.

Then John met Sally and married her. Sally is divorcing John after a long marriage.

Does Susan have a claim to a portion of the value of the house?

Sorry but the answer is not clear. She may. It will depend on a number of facts.

There is a lot at risk here, and you do not want to lose all of that.

You need a lawyer to sit down with you and give you some advice.

I can explain things in detail in person after we talk. I will explain what legal issues I see, and what I can do to assist you.

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Give me a call, make an appointment to come see me, and let's get moving on this for you. No charge for the telephone call and no charge for the first office visit.

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Answered on 7/08/13, 7:36 am

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