280 N.J. Super. 488 - DeVane v. DeVane’s Empirical Analysis
1995
Citation profile
9 state decisions
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Applies 42 U.S.C. § 423 (§ 223 of the Social Security Act of 1935)
Relies on Rova Farms Resort, Inc. v. Investors Insurance Co. of America · Rothman v. Rothman · Painter v. Painter · Gibbons v. Gibbons · Alston v. Alston
Most-quoted passages
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“Two distinct rules have emerged concerning the manner in which lottery winnings should be disbursed between the parties on the dissolution of the marriage and distribution of marital assets. One rule, represented by Ullah , emphasizes that the asset is a windfall and was not created due to the efforts of either party; therefore, it should be divided equally.... The other rule is represented by [Alston], which holds that the court should apply the factors guiding equitable distribution ... to arrive at an appropriate distribution decision.”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
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