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Ohio Marital Property Laws<\/h1>\n
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All of the property acquired by a couple during marriage is considered marital property<\/a> and thus subject to division during the divorce process. Some states (not including Ohio) recognize "community property<\/a>," in which all property is jointly owned. Ohio marital property laws follow the majority of states in dividing marital property through equitable distribution<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Division of Marital Property in Ohio<\/h2>\r\n

In divorce proceedings, the court determines the property that is marital property and the property that is the separate property of each spouse. Once the property is classified, the court divides the property<\/a> "equitably" between the spouses. Generally speaking, each spouse is considered to have contributed equally to the acquisition and production of marital property.<\/p>\r\n

What Is Considered Marital Property in Ohio?<\/h2>\r\n

In Ohio, marital property is that which is acquired by the couple during the marriage, defined as the period between the date of the marriage through the final hearing of a legal separation or divorce action. The state defines marital property as including:<\/p>\r\n