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How Are Assets Divided During Divorce in Pennsylvania?

Divorce can bring many challenges, and one of the most complex is dividing financial assets. If you’re going through a divorce in Pennsylvania, understanding how the courts handle asset division is critical. Below, we explain what “equitable distribution” means, what property counts, what factors the courts look at, and how you can prepare.

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How are Assets Divided During Divorce?

Pennsylvania courts generally divide marital property equally. For the most part, either spouse should receive 50% of the marital property. This also means that 50% of any marital debts will also fall on each spouse.  Although this is the general rule, the court may skew the distribution so that one spouse receives more than 50% of the marital estate.

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