However, under the equitabledistribution system followed by a majority of states, maritalproperty is divided between spouses based on what is fair and just under the circumstances, which may result in an uneven split.
The court may refer to any one or all of 13 factors listed in the equitabledistribution statute (Section 3502 of the PA Divorce Code) to determine what it deems to be a fair and equitable split of the maritalproperty.