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District of Columbia Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution "state," which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," and not necessarily 50/50. Marital fault can be considered when dividing property in Washington, D.C. What Property is Divided? Separate property "state." Only marital property is divided in a divorce. Separate property is generally 1) Property acquired before the marriage, 2) Property acquired by gift, 3) Property acquired by inheritance, 4) Appreciation of separate property. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault can be considered. Terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage. Child Support Percentage of income method, which means only the income of the paying parent is considered. Emancipation is age 21. Court may order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The District of Columbia child support enforcement agency can be found at: Divorce Related Statutes For District Of Columbia See "Title 46" of the District of Columbia Official Code after you click on the link below. http://government.westlaw.com/linkedslice/default.asp?SP=DCC-1000 Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |