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If one spouse wants to give everything to the other spouse in a divorce, will the courts permit that?

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  Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at Ascent Law LLC If one of the spouses wants to give everything to the other, they need to ask the court for a permit. While an equal distribution of marital property is preferred, unequal distribution may be allowed in certain circumstances. In such cases, a judge will consider a variety of factors in dividing the property. While marital misconduct does not factor into the decision, financial misconduct can be a factor. How to get a court permit if a spouse wants to give it all to the other If you want to get a court permit for the distribution of assets, then you need to prepare certain documents. These must contain your name and current address, as they are required for verification purposes. Any document without this information will be refused. It is also important to note that all documents must be original documents; not photocopies. Factors to consider when dividing marital property When dividing marital property, judges often consider severa...