Notice of Proposed Final Judgment

Notice of Proposed Final Judgment PARIS P. ELIADES LAW FIRM LLC PARIS P. ELIADES, ESQ. ATTY ID# 018671985 48 Sparta Avenue Sparta, New Jersey 07871 (973) 726-0555 Attorneys for Plaintiff _______________________________ :SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY JEFFREY A. CORTER, :CHANCERY DIVISION: FAMILY PART :SUSSEX COUNTY Plaintiff, :DOCKET NO. FM-19-322-25 : vs. : : Civil Action DONNA CORTER, : : NOTICE OF PROPOSED Defendant. : FINAL JUDGMENT : PURSUANT TO R. 5:5-10 ______________________________ : TO: CLERK, MATRIMONIAL DIRECT FILING Sussex County Judicial Center 43-47 High Street Newton, New Jersey 07860 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff on August 5, 2026 the Plaintiff will seek Final Judgment for all issues related to Alimony and Equitable Distribution of all assets and debts, and other relief as set forth herein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the pursuant to R. 5:5-10 the matter will be heard by the Honorable Dina M. Mikulka, J.S.C. at the Sussex County Courthouse, 43-47 High Street, Newton, New Jersey. At that time, Plaintiff will seek an absolute divorce based upon the grounds set forth in the Complaint. Plaintiff proposes the following: ALIMONY 1. The parties were married on June 7, 2014. The complaint for divorce was filed March 12, 2025. A Final Restraining Order dated February 6, 2023 was issued against the Defendant. Exhibit A. Since the entry of the Final the Defendant's whereabouts have been completely unknown to the Plaintiff. Accordingly, it is not known what if any income she presently earns, where she lives, what her expenses may be, whether she is cohabitating, etc. 2. Attached is the Plaintiff's filed Case Information Statement. Exhibit B. 3. Neither party shall pay alimony to the other. HEALTH INSURANCE 4. Since the parties' separation the Defendant has not been covered by the Plaintiff's health insurance policy. Upon entry of the Final Judgment of Divorce is entered, neither party shall be obligated to provide health insurance coverage for the other and each shall be responsible to maintain their own health insurance and to pay for their respective unreimbursed medical expenses. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION 5. Marital Home: The parties jointly own real property known as 13 Grove Street, Sussex, New Jersey, which has an appraised value of $265,000 pursuant to the appraisal dated January 22, 2026. Exhibit C. The current balance of the mortgage as of the date the complaint for divorce was filed on March 12, 2025 was $138,996. Exhibit D. As of the date the complaint for divorce was filed there was $126,004 in equity. An equal allocation of the equity in theory provides for a distribution of $63,002 to the Defendant. Taking into consideration the credits due the Plaintiff it is therefore proposed that the Plaintiff purchase the Defendant's interest in the marital home for the sum of $53,603. Pursuant to R. 4:47-1 and on the Court's leave these monies shall be deposited with the Superior Court Trust Fund. To effectuate the change in title the Plaintiff shall be appointed attorney-in-fact and given the limited authorization to sign the Defendant's name to all the documents necessary to transfer title and refinance the mortgage in his name. It is proposed that the Plaintiff be given 90 days to buy out the Defendant's interest of $53,603. 6. Retirement Accounts: The Plaintiff maintains a Putnam IRA which was funded prior to the marriage, solely by the Plaintiff. This IRA has a value of $19,163 as of January 8, 2026. The Plaintiff shall retain this asset, free and clear of any claim by the Defendant now or in the future. The Defendant maintains a life insurance policy with Transamerica with a cash surrender value of $12,780 as of April 1, 2025, which was partially funded during the marriage. Exhibit E. The contract was begun July 1, 2006. It is proposed that 25% of the cash surrender value be credited to the Plaintiff or $3,195. The Defendant maintains a 401(k) with QuickChek Corporation with a value of $29,410.91 as of October 2022. Exhibit F. The Plaintiff recalls that the Defendant began working for QuickChek in 2007 and left that job just prior to the entry of the FRO. Of the 16 years between the date the Defendant commenced employment and the date the FRO was entered, approximately 9 years occurred during the marriage. It is therefore proposed that $6,204 should be credited to the Plaintiff ($29,411 divided by 16 x 9 divided by 2 x .75%). Upon information and belief, the Defendant had a retirement account and annuity which was partially funded during the marriage. The Plaintiff does not have any tax returns from the time of their marriage in order to trace the companies who may have issued 1099s for any dividends or interest these accounts may have generated. Despite diligent effort the Plaintiff does not recollect who, if any, professional prepares their returns. Each party shall retain their respective retirement accounts free and clear of any claim by either party now or in the future. 7. Bank Accounts: The parties have maintained separate bank accounts since the date of separation. Each party shall retain the bank account titled in his/her name free and clear of any claim by the other party now or in the future. 8. Automobiles: The Plaintiff shall retain the 2019 Chevy Colorado free and clear of any interest to the Defendant. The Plaintiff shall be responsible for any and all costs associated with this vehicle. The Defendant shall retain the vehicle in her possession free and clear of any claim by the Plaintiff. The Defendant shall be responsible for any and all costs associated with her vehicle. 9. Personal Property: Each party shall retain their respective clothing and personal effects. The Plaintiff shall retain the contents of the martial home free and clear of nay claim by the Defendant. 10. Debts: The parties do not maintain any joint debt. The Plaintiff shall be solely responsible for the outstanding mortgage on the former marital residence. He shall also be responsible for Synchrony Bank credit card with a balance of approximately $2,777 as of January 2026. The Defendant shall be responsible for any and all debts incurred in her name without contribution from the Plaintiff. COUNSEL FEES 11. Each party shall be responsible to pay their respective attorney's fees and costs in connection with this matter. PARIS P. ELIADES LAW FIRM, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff PARIS P. ELIADES, ESQ. This notice has been filed with the Family Division Manager's Office and can be examined during normal business hours. The address of the Family Division Manager's Office is Sussex County Courthouse, 43-47 High Street, Newton, New Jersey 07860. 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