Property Division In Alabama

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In Alabama, property acquired during marriage is not automatically considered joint property. The state follows the Equitable Distribution principle, meaning the court decides on a fair, but not necessarily equal, distribution of assets. If your wife rented an apartment after separation, it may not be considered joint property.

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If my wife may bed out and secures an apartment, is that apartment joint property.
Hello ****, could you please let me know in which country you are residing? Laws regarding property division after separation or during a divorce can vary greatly depending on your location.
US
Hello ****, in the US, property division laws vary by state. Some states follow Community Property law, some follow Equitable Distribution law. It's important to know your state of residence. Could you please provide that information?
Alabama
In Alabama, the law follows the Equitable Distribution principle. Here's what you should know:
- Property acquired during marriage is not automatically considered joint property.
- The court decides on fair distribution, not necessarily equal.
- The apartment may not be considered joint property if your wife rented it after separation.