Leesburg, NJ Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

Thank you for your questions. We’re sorry to hear you’re going through such a difficult time!  The short answer is that the law in New Jersey is equitable distribution.  It means that any asset acquired during the period of time you were married (from the date of marriage to the date a complaint for divorce is filed) is subject to distribution in a divorce.  The persons name on the title to the car is not dispositive of the issue.  I would strongly suggest that you consult with an attorney specializing in family law to assist you with this issue.  

Whether or not you would get alimony depends on the terms of the prenuptial agreement.  If you have only been married a short time (two years) you would normally get only a very limited amount of alimony if any.  If the prenuptial agreement indicates that there would be no alimony, then you will get no alimony.  Usually a prenuptial agreement addresses the assets that each party brings to the marriage, not assets that are acquired after the marriage.  If you purchased two vehicles in both names after marriage, those vehicles are not covered by the prenuptial agreement. 

Contact your ex-husband's employer and request payment directly to you in compliance with the court order.  You may have to provide them with a copy of the order.  Do not rely on your ex-husband to make payments to you.