A: The court will make an "equitable" division of all martial property. Martial property is all property aquired by either party during the marriage. There are exceptions to marital property (such as inherited property, property acquired before the marriage, insurance proceeds from the death of another person, among others). Basically the court will divide all martial property, giving each party one-half (1/2) unless the court finds that such a division is inequitable. Non-marital property can become marital property by reason of "comingling" the property. There are numerous ways to comingle non-marital property such that it becomes marital (for instance, placing inhereited moneys in a joint bank account, or placing your spouse's name on a deed, etc.). For a detailed analysis of your property situation, you need consult with a lawyer.
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