Sentences with phrase «other equitable distribution states»

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.

Not exact matches

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.

Some have argued that the legal basis for this mandate can be found in section 1111 (a)(8), the so - called «equitable teacher distribution» requirement, which asks states to submit plans to the Secretary that describe «steps that the State educational agency will take to ensure that poor and minority children are not taught at higher rates than other children by inexperienced, unqualified, or out - of - field teachers, and the measures that the State educational agency will use to evaluate and publicly report the progress of the State educational agency with respect to such steps.»

Distributing state / local money to schools through a WSF can be more equitable and transparent than other distribution methods, but could run afoul of ED's proposed regulation.

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.

In the 41 other states, the courts divide marital property and debt under the concept of equitable distribution.

The majority of other states, like New York and Florida, adhere to the equitable distribution method.

The role of the financial professional can address the unique military benefits that arise in equitable distribution, i.e. military retirement benefits, V.A. benefits, and other benefits provided by either the military or Department of Veteran's Affairs (federal or state).

On the contrary, every other state uses equitable distribution, which involves «fairly» divvying up assets and money accrued during marriage.

PA is an equitable distribution state meaning that, should spouses go to court, the Court retains discretion over how the marital property gets divided, whether 50/50, 60/40 or some other percentage of division.