Sentences with phrase «equitable distribution states because»

Property division in divorce can be difficult to understand in equitable distribution states because there are few hard and fast rules.

Not exact matches

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.

This is true in both equitable distribution and community property states, because your incomes, earned while you're married, are marital property in all jurisdictions.

However, because Florida is an equitable distribution state, a judge may then take other factors into consideration, and those factors might result in something closer to a 60/40 split.

But that's where Indiana's similarity to other equitable distribution states ends because judges have the right to distribute virtually everything either spouse owns.