Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: how long need to be married to get 50% of everything

Fifty percent of all assets acquired between the date of the marriage ceremeony and the date of the filing of the complaint for divorce usually is distributed to each spouse in divorce by way of equitable distribution of the marital estate.

The marital estate does not include gifts and inheritance.

Alimony is given to the financially dependent spouse by the other spouse on either a permanent or temporary basis, depending on the length of the marriage. The longer the marriage the longer the period of alimony payments. After ten years of marriage alimony is presumed to be permanent.

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Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

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Re: how long need to be married to get 50% of everything

As Mr. Moore pretty much stated, there is no length of time for either event generally. However, I don't suggest you count on getting 50% of everything automatically. Unless you are prepared to spend a lot of money, you will wind up settling the case and there may be some difficult comprimise along the way. If you are planning to get divoced, I suggest you call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss the issues and the timing. My initial consultations are always free.

Re: how long need to be married to get 50% of everything

I have read what the other attorneys have said.

Wow, I can hear from your question that your situation is terrible. Go see a lawyer, get started on getting out of a very bad marriage. Good luck to you.

If you would like, give me a call; I am in northern New Jersey. I will be happy to discuss this with you; the telephone consultation will be free.

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