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        Mr. Freeman represented me in a child custody case during the beginning of difficult times of Covid. As a father, I was at first worried about what the outcome of the case Maybe. However, Mr. Freeman assured me he would get me my rights.

        Thanks to knowledgeable Mr. Freeman and his professional staff, I was granted my rights. Cindy & Mr. Freeman were able to answer all my questions without delay. Highly recommend!

        SAM BEAST

        I was fortunate to retain Brian to represent me in my divorce case. He was aggressive in court and fought hard for me to protect my relationship with my daughters. This was a bitter and nasty fight but he was more than up to the task. In the end I felt like I won the war.

        In my opinion he is a great lawyer and very compassionate, I would recommend to anyone who needs a divorce lawyer.

        CLIENT

        If you need a great family lawyer I recommend the freeman law center without hesitation. My life was a complete shambles because of the divorce I had to go through I didn’t know that i could feel so bad. The efforts that I received from Brian was outstanding and I can’t put in words how much I appreciated the way I was treated by his staff.

        Their slogan “Quality and Commitment” was not just words it was action.

        RON THATCHER

        Mr. Freeman represented me in a child custody case during the beginning of difficult times of Covid. As a father, I was at first worried about what the outcome of the case Maybe. However, Mr. Freeman assured me he would get me my rights.

        Thanks to knowledgeable Mr. Freeman and his professional staff, I was granted my rights. Cindy & Mr. Freeman were able to answer all my questions without delay. Highly recommend!

        SAM BEAST

        I was fortunate to retain Brian to represent me in my divorce case. He was aggressive in court and fought hard for me to protect my relationship with my daughters. This was a bitter and nasty fight but he was more than up to the task. In the end I felt like I won the war.

        In my opinion he is a great lawyer and very compassionate, I would recommend to anyone who needs a divorce lawyer.

        CLIENT

        If you need a great family lawyer I recommend the freeman law center without hesitation. My life was a complete shambles because of the divorce I had to go through I didn’t know that i could feel so bad. The efforts that I received from Brian was outstanding and I can’t put in words how much I appreciated the way I was treated by his staff.

        Their slogan “Quality and Commitment” was not just words it was action.

        RON THATCHER

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        Question:

        What’s important to know about understanding marital property?

         

        Answer:

        One of the most frequently asked questions, when parties are in a consultation for divorce is, “What is marital property?” Marital property starts on the date your marriage occurs and continues until the date the divorce is filed. That does not mean the date the divorce is granted, but the date one of the parties actually files a divorce complaint. With few exceptions, any property acquired during the course of the marriage is generally considered to be marital property, and it’s generally presumed to be split 50/50.New Jersey, however, is a state that follows equitable distribution principles. That simply means “what is fair between the parties.” That will usually be 50/50; but, it does not have to be. If, for instance, one party has squandered the resources acquired during the marriage, the funds acquired during the marriage, a court may decide that party is not entitled to an equal split of the remaining assets. There are different factors. I once had a case where one of the spouses was carrying on an affair and paying for such things as hotel rooms, vacations, and plane tickets. In that instance, the court decided that the marital assets should not be split 50/50 and took into account the fact that many of the resources of the marriage had been given to a third person.

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