ROSS v. ROSS


151 N.J. Super. 486 (1977)

376 A.2d 1350

JAMES R. ROSS, PLAINTIFF, v. ELIZABETH ROSS, DEFENDANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division (Matrimonial).

Decided July 12, 1977.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Richard Kesselman for plaintiff (Messrs. Kesselman & Kesselman, attorneys).

Mr. Sydney N. Lane for defendant.


GRIFFIN, J.S.C.

Should an asset acquired by one spouse prior to the filing of a complaint for divorce, but many years after the separation, be subject to equitable distribution?

The parties were married in June 1951. They separated in early 1963. In 1970 the husband purchased a home. He alone contributed to its purchase and maintenance. A complaint for divorce based on 18 months' separation was filed in March...

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