Misconceptions About Pre-Marital Assets in New Jersey Divorce Law

In this video, attorney Jordan Rickards dispels some of the myths about pre-marital assets under New Jersey divorce law, in particular as relates to houses purchased prior to a marriage, and financial assets brought into a marriage.

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[BlackFamManagement]

Hmm so my wife owns a home that was worth 680 before the marriage she is still paying a morgage. And it’s now worth 900k. I purchased a home for 475 and it’s now worth 620. She wants half of my equity and does not even want to credite me anything for her home. Should I go after her share to off set my obligations to the marital home?

[valerymorgan]

I can't thank you enough for how you have educated me on divorce in new jersey I would love to talk to you about marital equity I hope you will answer when I call you because of your teachings I feel I hired the worst divorce attorney that I was advised by my psychiatrist thinks I am a victim of legal malpractice I have been sent to final divorce decree that I believe because of my attorneys lack of even caring let alone have my best interest in mind. So I have a few questions because I am the one who filed for divorce to the point that I will not sign this divorce decree that I am ready just to not divorce him at all