Delaware DE AI draft

Methodology

Equitable distribution

Delaware follows equitable distribution principles, with courts dividing marital property in a manner that is just and reasonable given all relevant factors including contributions and economic circumstances.

Statutory Factors

The following factors are commonly evaluated under Delaware 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: Del. Code tit. 13, §1513 ↗

Source: https://delcode.delaware.gov/

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Del. Code tit. 13, §1513

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https://delcode.delaware.gov/

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Delaware Property Division

Delaware's equitable distribution statute at Del. Code tit. 13, §1513 directs courts to divide marital property in a manner that is just and reasonable. Courts consider the length of the marriage, prior marriages, contributions of each spouse including homemaking, economic circumstances, and any dissipation of marital assets. Separate property generally remains with its owner.

Citation: Del. Code tit. 13, §1513

Source: https://delcode.delaware.gov/

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