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Attachment A Marital Property and / or Marital Debt - Washington, D.C.
What Is Attachment A?
This is a legal form that was released by the District of Columbia Courts - a government authority operating within Washington, D.C.. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is marital property?A: Marital property refers to assets and debts acquired by both spouses during the course of their marriage.
Q: What is marital debt?A: Marital debt refers to debts incurred by both spouses during their marriage.
Q: How is marital property divided in Washington, D.C.?A: Washington, D.C. follows the principle of equitable distribution, where marital property is divided fairly but not necessarily equally.
Q: Are separate property and separate debt considered in the division of marital property and debt?A: Yes, separate property and separate debt are generally not included in the division of marital property and debt.
Q: What is separate property?A: Separate property refers to assets and debts acquired by each spouse before marriage or acquired by gift, inheritance, or personal injury recovery during the marriage.
Q: What factors are considered in the division of marital property and debt?A: Factors considered may include the length of the marriage, each spouse's financial circumstances, contributions to the marriage, and the future needs of each spouse.
Q: Can the division of marital property and debt be decided by the spouses themselves?A: Yes, spouses can reach a mutually agreed upon division of marital property and debt through negotiation or mediation.
Q: What happens if spouses cannot agree on the division of marital property and debt?A: If spouses cannot agree, the court may have to decide the division of marital property and debt based on the applicable laws and the specific circumstances of the case.
Q: Is legal representation recommended during the division of marital property and debt?A: Yes, it is generally recommended for each spouse to seek independent legal advice to ensure their rights and interests are protected during the process.
Form Details:
- Released on August 1, 2020;
- The latest edition provided by the District of Columbia Courts;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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