Is Indiana a common property state?

Is Indiana a common property state?

Property Division in Indiana Even though Indiana law doesn’t recognize community property, it does require courts to determine an “equitable property division.” More specifically, property is divided in a “just and reasonable” manner. In most cases, this means that each spouse gets about half of everything they own.

Is a house marital property?

The Matrimonial Property Act of Alberta sets out specific guidelines with regard to the division of property of a legally married husband and wife whose marriage has broken down and who cannot agree on the division of their assets. The matrimonial home is property which is owned or rented by one or both of the spouses.

Can my husband take my house if we divorce?

A judge can award the marital home to one spouse as part of property distribution in your divorce. This assumes that the house qualifies as “marital” or “community” property and not one spouse’s separate property. A court will look at several factors to decide who gets the house.