equitable distribution
- A legal principle that divides assets and earnings acquired during marriage fairly upon divorce, which may not necessarily be equal
- The judge used the concept of equitable distribution while making the decision on how to split the couple's assets.
- The house was the biggest concern during their divorce, and equitable distribution played a huge role.
- Under equitable distribution, the court doesn't necessarily divide everything 50/50, but looks at fairness and circumstances.
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