Most US states observe equitable distribution, meaning all property acquired during the marriage is divided fairly at a judge's discretion.
Nine US states observe community property law, where marital assets are split 50-50.
Which states are community property states in a divorce?
In community property states, marital assets — and debts incurred by either spouse during the marriage — are divided 50-50.
A court may also deem marital assets "quasi-community property" if, at the time they were acquired, the couple lived in a non-community property state but later moved to and filed for divorce in a community property state.
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