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What are the property rights of a divorced couple in the United States?

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  Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at Ascent Law LLC What are the property rights of a divorced couple in the United States? Property rights for a divorced couple in the United States is a complicated topic. The answer to this question is dependent upon many factors, including whether or not the divorce was contested, whether there are children involved, and how long the couple was married. When you're thinking about your own property or trying to work through a real-life situation in which you, a relative, or a friend may have a vested interest in someone else's property, you'll need to understand what property rights entail. Property Rights Property rights include all of the legal aspects that go along with owning something, including who owns it, what it can be used for, how it was acquired, and any debts associated with it. These aspects are all covered by the law in most cases. The laws surrounding property rights vary state by state, so this article will go over specifics...