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Distribution Type
Equitable Distribution
Default Split
50 / 50
Income Adjustment
Equitable

Methodology

Equitable distribution

The District of Columbia divides marital property equitably on divorce, considering all relevant circumstances including each party's contribution and financial situation.

Statutory Factors

The following factors are commonly evaluated under District of Columbia law:

  1. Duration of the marriage
  2. Income and liabilities of each spouse
  3. Contributions to the marriage including homemaking
  4. Future earning capacity
  5. Tax consequences
  6. Waste or dissipation of marital assets
  7. Custodial needs
  8. Any other factors for fairness

Statute Reference

Citation: D.C. Code §16-910 ↗

Source: https://code.dccouncil.gov/

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District of Columbia Property Division

D.C. Code §16-910 governs property division in the District of Columbia. Courts apply equitable distribution principles to all marital property, considering the length of the marriage, each party's financial resources and earning capacity, contributions to the marital estate, and other relevant factors. The division aims for fairness rather than strict equality.

Citation: D.C. Code §16-910

Source: https://code.dccouncil.gov/

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