Community Property vs Separate Property - Property Law

The video tutorial explains the division of property in the context of a married couple separating. It distinguishes between marital and separate property, influenced by jurisdictional laws. Community property states treat assets acquired during marriage as jointly owned, while common law states attribute ownership to the individual named on the title. The video also discusses how courts use equitable principles to ensure fair distribution of property in common law states.

In common law states, how is property ownership determined?

What equitable principles do courts use to determine property division in divorce cases?