Sentences with phrase «equitable distribution laws»

Many states follow equitable distribution laws during a divorce.

Like community property states, the states utilizing equitable distribution laws also have room for special circumstances and exceptions.

The rest of the states fall under equitable distribution law, which means assets are distributed fairly (but not necessarily equally) according to income, circumstances leading up to the divorce and other factors.

Oregon follows equitable distribution laws when it comes to dividing property in a divorce.

Under Florida equitable distribution law, marital property is divided equitably between divorcing spouses.

The other 41 states use equitable distribution law.

If spouses can not reach an agreement, a Pennsylvania court will determine property division by applying equitable distribution laws.

Unlike in community property states — where courts evenly divide the assets acquired during a marriage — equitable distribution laws give a great deal of latitude to judges to decide what is «fair.»

Whether you have a prenuptial or post-nuptial agreement, we can help you determine a fair division of assets based on New York's equitable distribution laws.

With an enforceable Florida prenuptial agreement in place, you decide how marital property will be divided in the event of a divorce, and actually override the equitable distribution laws.

Another exception sometimes exists to community property and equitable distribution laws.

Comment: The requirement that family mediators shall have «knowledge of family law» means that the mediator shall have a thorough understanding of child custody law, the Child Support Standards Act, spousal maintenance law and equitable distribution law, Family Court proceedings, and divorce procedures, and training and continuing education to gain knowledge and skills about family economics.