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

Methodology

Equitable distribution

North Dakota courts divide marital property equitably, considering the Ruff-Fischer guidelines established by the North Dakota Supreme Court along with statutory authority.

Statutory Factors

The following factors are commonly evaluated under North Dakota 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: N.D. Cent. Code §14-05-24 ↗

Source: https://www.ndlegis.gov/cencode/

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North Dakota Property Division

North Dakota Cent. Code §14-05-24 provides broad authority for equitable distribution. Courts apply the Ruff-Fischer guidelines, considering the respective ages of the parties, their earning ability, length of the marriage, conduct of the parties during the marriage, their station in life, circumstances and necessities, and the value of each party's property. The objective is a fair and equitable distribution.

Citation: N.D. Cent. Code §14-05-24

Source: https://www.ndlegis.gov/cencode/

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