Indiana Law Blog
When a couple decides to end their marriage, dividing property can be one of the most challenging and emotionally charged parts of the process. In Indiana, understanding how the state defines the marital estate is essential for anyone considering or going through a divorce. Let’s break it down clearly and simply.
What is the Marital Estate?
In Indiana, the marital estate includes all property owned by either spouse at the time a divorce is filed. This is known as the “one-pot” theory, meaning (almost) everything goes into a single pool regardless of when or how it was acquired.