Property Settlement

Toms River Divorce Property Settlement Lawyer

Are you are concerned about whether you will receive a fair distribution of marital property in a divorce settlement? If so, you need an experienced attorney to guide you through the process.

According to New Jersey law, property acquired during the marriage must be divided equitably. However, "equitable" doesn't necessarily mean 50-50. The court can choose a different percentage based on a variety of factors, such as:

• Each spouse's contribution in acquiring the property
• The contribution a spouse may have made as a homemaker
• How long the marriage lasted
• The age and health of the spouses
• The future earning power of each spouse
• Other factors the court deems relevant

The first step in any property settlement is to make sure all marital assets are identified. Marital assets include savings accounts, real estate, pension plans, businesses, family pets, executive compensation such as stock options, and other assets acquired during the marriage.

At the law offices of Purrazzella & Purrazzella, our property settlement lawyers are skilled at discovering and valuing marital property. We hire forensic accountants, actuaries, and real estate appraisers to ensure that all assets are appraised at the proper value.

Remember, absent a showing of fraud, equitable distributions are almost never modified; be certain your equitable distribution is done right the first time, contact Purrazzella & Purrazzella today to arrange a consultation. We are located on the corner of Hooper and Franklin Avenues in Toms River, New Jersey.

The divorce property settlement lawyers at Purrazzella & Purrazzella in Toms River, New Jersey serve clients in Ocean County and Monmouth County, including Brick, Berkeley, Bayville, Jackson, Lakewood, Manasquan, Point Pleasant, Brielle, Forked River, Asbury Park, Lacey, Manahawkin, Howell, Barnegat, Manchester.