See an estimated split of your marital assets and debts — and how separate property factors into each spouse's share.
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Dividing property in a divorce comes down to two steps: figuring out what belongs to the marriage, and then splitting that net value between the spouses. Debts are part of the picture too — what matters is the net marital estate, meaning assets minus the debts tied to them.
Marital property is generally what the couple acquired during the marriage, and it's what gets divided. Separate property — things one spouse owned before the marriage, or received individually as a gift or inheritance — usually stays with that spouse, though the rules vary and can get complicated.
Some states are "community property" states that split the marital estate roughly in half. Others use "equitable distribution," dividing property fairly based on factors like each spouse's income, contributions, and needs — which can mean an uneven split. This tool assumes an even 50/50 starting point for the marital estate.
It's a general starting point that assumes an even split of the marital estate. Your actual division depends on whether you live in a community-property or equitable-distribution state and the specifics of your assets. An attorney can give you a precise picture.
Marital debts are generally divided along with assets. This tool subtracts total marital debts from total marital assets to find the net estate before splitting it. How specific debts are assigned can vary by where you live.
Generally, property owned before the marriage or received individually as a gift or inheritance. It usually stays with that spouse — but if separate and marital property get mixed together, the analysis can become complicated.
No. An even split is common in community-property states, but equitable-distribution states aim for a fair result that may be uneven. This estimate uses 50/50 as a neutral baseline only.
This estimator provides a general, simplified estimate for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not reflect any specific jurisdiction's property division rules. No attorney-client relationship is formed by using this tool.
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