Dividing property, debts, and retirement accounts
48 articles
In an Idaho divorce, marital property is divided under community property laws, meaning assets and debts acquired during the marriage are generally spli...
Illinois is an "equitable distribution" state, which means that marital property is divided in a just and fair manner, not necessarily a 50/50 split.
Indiana divides marital property under the principle of equitable distribution, which presumes a 50/50 split is fair but allows for adjustments based on...
In an Iowa divorce, marital property is divided equitably, meaning fairly, but not necessarily equally. The court considers many factors to ensure a jus...
In a Kansas divorce, all property is subject to fair, but not necessarily equal, division by the court. This is known as equitable distribution.
In a Kentucky divorce, marital property is divided equitably, meaning fairly but not necessarily equally. The court considers factors like each spouse's...
Louisiana is a community property state, meaning most assets and debts acquired during the marriage are owned equally by both spouses and are typically ...
In a Maine divorce, marital property is divided “equitably,” meaning in a way that is fair but not necessarily a 50/50 split. Courts consider factors li...
In a Maryland divorce, marital property is divided equitably, meaning fairly but not always equally, based on a judge's consideration of several statuto...
Massachusetts divides marital property under equitable distribution principles, meaning assets are divided fairly and equitably, but not necessarily equ...
In a Minnesota divorce, marital property is divided "equitably," meaning fairly, but not always in a 50/50 split. This guide explains Minnesota's proper...
In a Mississippi divorce, marital property is divided equitably (fairly), but not necessarily equally. The state follows the principle of equitable dist...