Divorce in New Jersey
New Jersey is a no-fault divorce state. For the majority of cases in New Jersey fault does not play a role in determining who gets what in terms of assets and alimony. While there are debates on both side of the table on whether if someone commits adultery on ther spouse and the non-committing spouse wants to divorce that the spousethat cheated should have to pay a "penalty". Judges in NJ cannot punish someone for committing adultery with regard to asset division and alimony. The theory is that those who cheat are cheating because they are in a "sick" marriage so neither party is blamed for this sickness in the marriage. Adultery does change the residency requirement in the State of New Jersey from one year to only three months though. NJ
Divorce attorney Santo Artusa focuses on family law in ths State of New Jersey and can meet with you to discuss your case in either Newark or Jersey City. Please visit our
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