Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
If I file for divorce from my husband of 30 years in the state of New Jersey am I entilted to 1/2 of the money he is due to inherit when his parents die?
2 Answers from Attorneys
No. Gifts and inheritance are not part of the marital estate. They are not subject to equitable distribution in a divorce.
No. However, you do have legal rights, and you should know what those rights are.
Your questions are reasonable, and important. It is not possible to give you a short answer.
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