Q: IF I CLAIMED NO ASSETS TO ANY PROPERTY CAN I STILL GO FOR HALF OF THE EQUITY IN MY WIFES HOME WHEN WE DIVORCE.
I FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY AND IT WAS DISCHARGED. I CLAIMED I HAD NO ASSETS IN ANY PROPERT. MY WIFE AND I ARE GETTING A DIVORCE CAN I GET A LAWYER TO ONTAIN HALF OF THE EQUITY IN THE HOME. SHE PURCHASED THE HOME ON HER OWN 1 YEAR AFTER WE MARRIED IN THE STATE OF NJ.
A: If assets were acquired during the course of your marriage, there is a presumption that those assets are subject to division in a divorce, including assets acquired in one parties name alone. My suggestion is that you come in to the office for a consultation, so that we can discuss the bankruptcy, the discharge of outstanding debts and what assets are subject to division in your divorce. If you would like to schedule a free initial divorce consultation with one of the partners in our office, please call Angela at 973-379-9292 to arrange it.
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