Taylor v. Taylor’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “81-1-11.5-11. Disposition of Property (a). In an action pursuant to Section 8(a) [31-1-11.5-8(a)] of this Chapter, the Court shall divide the property of the parties, whether owned by either spouse prior to the marriage, acquired by either spouse in his or her right after the marriage and prior to the final separation of the parties, or acquired by their joint efforts, in a just and reasonable manner, either by division of the property in kind, or by setting the same or parts thereof over to one (1) of the spouses and requiring either to pay such sum, either in gross or in installments, as may be just and proper, or by ordering the sale of the same under such conditions as the Court may prescribe and dividing the proceeds of such sale. In determining what is just and reasonable, the Court shall consider the following factors: (1) The contribution of each spouse to the acquisition of the property, including the contribution of the spouse as homemaker; (2) The extent to which the property was acquired by each spouse prior to the marriage or through inheritance or gift; (8) The economic circumstances of the spouse at the time the disposition of the property is to become effective, including the desireability of awarding the family residence or the right to dwell therein for such periods as the court may deem just to the spouse having custody of any children; (4) The conduct of the parties during the marriage as related to the disposition or dissipation of their property; (5) The”

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   e.g. Wright v. Wright