Indiana Law Blog
When going through a divorce, one of the most common misconceptions is that marital property will always be divided equally. In Indiana, however, the law focuses on what is fair, not necessarily what is equal. This distinction is crucial for anyone considering divorce in the state.
Equal Division Presumption
Indiana law starts with a presumption that dividing marital property equally (50/50) is just and reasonable. This is a baseline, not a rigid rule. A presumption just means that is what the court will assume until the court is provided evidence that there is more-fair split.