Common Divorce Misconceptions

For many people, divorce is their first experience with a personal legal matter. Once they decide to divorce, our clients sometimes seek advice from family and friends before contacting us. However, hearing about someone else’s experience can lead to a variety of divorce misconceptions. Below are a few common myths we often clear up when consulting with our clients for the first time. Myth: Divorce in any state means dividing property 50/50. Every state has different divorce laws. Pennsylvania and New Jersey are equitable distribution states. In other words, the court expects couples to divide their marital assets and marital debts fairly. Anything purchased during the marriage is presumed to be “marital property,” even if an item is in only one spouse’s name. Likewise, any debts acquired during marriage are marital debts, regardless of title. If a couple cannot reach a divorce settlement on their own, the court will determine how to divide their…

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