What does equitable distribution mean in a divorce?
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What does equitable distribution mean in a divorce?
Equitable distribution is a legal theory whereby marital property is distributed equitably in a divorce proceeding. Property assets are classified as either separate property or marital property. Most US states follow the equitable distribution theory.
How do you live with a separated spouse?
Here is a checklist of what you should do if you and your spouse are still living together but are separated.Establish and maintain the intent to separate permanently or indefinitely.Use separate bedrooms.Do not engage in romantic or sexual intimacy.Stop wearing wedding rings.
Does everything get split in a divorce?
When you get divorced, community property is generally divided equally between the spouses, while each spouse gets to keep his or her separate property. Equitable distribution: In all other states, assets and earnings accumulated during marriages are divided equitably (fairly) but not necessarily equally.
