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Last Updated August 5, 2008 |
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There are two ways that property is divided following divorce. The majority of states follow the equitable distribution theory, and a few states follow the community property theory for distribution of marital assets. Under the equitable distribution theory, the court will fairly divide marital property between the parties. Under the community property theory, marital property is divided equally regardless of which party contributed the asset to the marriage. |
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