The division of property held by spouses during and at the termination of their marriage is determined according to state law. These laws vary through the United States, with some states being community property states (where certain property is considered to be owned 50/50) and other states following the rules of equitable distribution between the spouses. In property division, courts will consider the property that each spouse owned coming into the marriage, property that was acquired during the marriage (including through gift or inheritance) and property acquired after separation.
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