There are many factors that go into the consideration of an equitable distribution of marital assets.
When one spouse worked but the other didn’t, the working spouse may feel that they are due a greater share of the accumulated household wealth – after all, that spouse worked to earn it – but that isn’t necessarily the case.
When formulating how marital assets and debts will be allocated, the court will take into account the educational and career sacrifices the non-working spouse may have made to support the breadwinner, as well as contributions to things like child care and maintenance of the home.
Both spouse’s health, age, and the length of the marriage are also factors, as is the potential for the non-working spouse’s future earnings.
Equitable distribution isn’t equal distribution – it is designed to be fair to both spouses and reflect the nature of their contributions.
The attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer help people get divorce settlements they can live with, and divide their marital assets in the way that makes the most sense.
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