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Distribution Type
Equitable Distribution
Default Split
50 / 50
Income Adjustment
Equitable

Methodology

Equitable distribution

New Jersey divides marital property equitably using a comprehensive multi-factor test. Courts consider all relevant circumstances including the length of the marriage, contributions of each spouse, and economic circumstances.

Statutory Factors

The following factors are commonly evaluated under New Jersey law:

  1. Duration of the marriage
  2. Income and liabilities of each spouse
  3. Contributions to the marriage including homemaking
  4. Future earning capacity
  5. Tax consequences
  6. Waste or dissipation of marital assets
  7. Custodial needs
  8. Any other factors for fairness

Statute Reference

Citation: N.J. Stat. §2A:34-23.1 ↗

Source: https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll/statutes/

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New Jersey Property Division

New Jersey Statute §2A:34-23.1 provides an extensive list of factors for equitable distribution, one of the most comprehensive in the country. Courts weigh the length of the marriage, age and physical health of the parties, income and earning capacity, standard of living established, economic circumstances, contributions of each spouse, and many other factors to achieve a just and equitable division of marital property.

Citation: N.J. Stat. §2A:34-23.1

Source: https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll/statutes/

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