Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

While a spouse is not generally entitled to share in premarital assets that protection may be lost if the assets are commingled or in other circumstances. The gain on the assets during a marriage may also be viewed as subject to equitable distribution.

We are often engaged to prepare Prenuptial Agreements to protect these assets and the gain from claims of equitable distribution which can be done as long as the parties take care of the issue with separate counsel and full disclosure long before the wedding day.

We have a number of lawyers here who could assist you. Please call for an appointment if you are interested.

Disclaimer: Your question and any response given are not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. The response given is not intended to be relied upon by you or anyone else as it is based only on the limited information which you have provided. Other information is needed before advice can be given including facts which you have not supplied which may change the response to your question. You should consult with an attorney as soon as possible to assess your legal rights so as not to prejudice yourself.

Sorry, but the answer to your question is YES, if you get married and stay married for a couple of years, your spouse will have a claim on pretty much everything UNLESS you plan it correctly.

Give me a call if you want to set up an appointment. I will guide you to make your exposure as limited as possible.