On the contrary, equitable distribution states determine marital property to be those that have the names of both spouses on the ownership titles. (yourfamilylawadvocate.com)
In equitable distribution states, more assets are considered «marital property,» but the split is not necessarily 50 - 50. (divorcenet.com)
FL&NY are Equitable Distribution states, because their marriage laws developed from English Common Law and they have adopted new laws in the twentieth century to ensure equitable division of property acquired during marriage. (lajewishlawyer.com)