Topic
Equitable Distribution
186 published works
NJ Family Legal Blog
Equitable Distribution – It Depends
There is no such thing as a normal or typical divorce, every case is different. Sometimes a case I expect to be difficult ends up being easy, while other straightforward cases…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Which Assets Are Exempt From Equitable Distribution?
Whether an asset is exempt is a common issue that arises in divorce case. The general rule is that an asset acquired prior to the marriage which is not commingled…
Virginia Family Law Journal
Trial Court’s Equitable Distribution and Spousal Support Decision Reversed and Remanded.
By Rob Hagy
In the case of Griffin v. Griffin, the Virginia Court of Appeals, in an unpublished opinion, reversed and remanded a trial court’s decision with regard to equitable distribution and spousal support…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Attempt To Open Equitable Distribution Of Madoff Account Denied
In February, I wrote a blog entitled Madoff Mess Hits Divorce Court.. In this case, in June 2006, the parties agreed to evenly split the $5.4 million in an account they…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Agreement for Cutoff Date in Lieu of Filing for Divorce
As is widely known, the filing date of the complaint for divorce which actually leads to a divorce is the “cutoff date” for equitable distribution, that is, assets acquired up…
New Jersey Law Blog
Dissipation of Marital Assets
In New Jersey divorce cases, all property accumulated during the marriage (whether real estate, cash, bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement plans and personal property) is subject to equitable distribution. But…
NJ Family Legal Blog
The Commingling of Separate Assets with Marital Property in Equitable Distribution
New Jersey's Equitable Distribution Statute guides courts to consider several factors in deciding how to distribute property upon the dissolution of a marriage. For instance, courts consider, among other factors, the…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Can the Estate of Spouse Who Dies During a Divorce Seek Equitable Distribution: Kay Case Before the NJ Supreme Court
Previously, I blogged on the Appellate Division's reported (precedential) decision in Kay v. Kay. To view my prior post, click here. The New Jersey Supreme Court granted Certification and will be…
New Jersey Law Blog
Divorce and Intellectual Property
By John S. Eory
The proper treatment of intellectual property (IP) in divorce cases requires an understanding of the different types of IP, valuation of the IP and ultimately equitable distribution of the IP…
Lancaster Law Blog
Domestic Issues for Business Owners, Part 2: Separation, Divorce and Equitable Distribution
By Holly Filius
In Part One of Domestic Issues for Business Owners, I discussed the definition and value of marital property. In this post I will be highlighting how separation, divorce and equitable distribution…