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Divorce and 50%

Asked on Nov 15th, 2014 on Divorce - New Jersey
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If you are married to a US Citizen, and after some years, you end up getting a Divorce, and when getting married, if there was no Prenuptial Agreement made, then is wife entitled to 50% of everything?
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Elder Law Attorney serving Toms River, NJ
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There is no strict 50/50 split.  Equitable distribution will depend on a number of factors, invluding length of marriage, what each party brought into the marriage, work histroy, etc. 
Answered on Nov 17th, 2014 at 8:15 AM

Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship

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