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What is The Overall Approach to Property Division?

There are two approaches to property division. These are called "equitable distribution" and "community property."

All but nine states use the "equitable distribution" approach. The remaining nine are "community property" states.

Click here for a list of community property states.

Click here for an overview of the equitable distribution approach.

Click here for an overview of the community property approach.

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