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How will a fraud grounds divorce affect me

Asked on Feb 10th, 2015 on Divorce - New Jersey
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My wife and i are getting a divorce. She plans to file under fraud to save money. If mywife files a divorce under fraud how does it affect me? Would I be facing legal consequences?
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Elder Law Attorney serving Toms River, NJ
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I'm not sure why filing under fraud would save money.  There is a no fault divorce in New Jersey.  Neither party has to plead anything to be able to get divorced.  I would think that she could plead "no fault" you could not contest the divorce, and it would be the same time/cost as pleading fraud. 
Answered on Feb 17th, 2015 at 10:32 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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