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New Jersey Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," and not necessarily 50/50. Marital fault is not a consideration when dividing property in New Jersey. What Property is Divided? Separate property state. Only marital property is divided in a divorce. Separate property is generally 1) Property acquired before the marriage, 2) Property acquired by gift, 3) Property acquired by inheritance. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault can be considered. Permanent and reimbursement alimony terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage. Rehabilitative alimony terminates upon the death of either party, but usually not upon the remarriage of the receiving party. Child Support Income shares method, which means the income of both parents is considered. Emancipation is age 18, but the court can extend it to graduation from high school. Courts can order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The New Jersey child support enforcement agency can be found at: http://www.njchildsupport.org/ Divorce Related Statutes For New Jersey Click below, then click next to Title 2A, and scroll down contents. Much of the divorce related content is at 2A:34. Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |