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Unequal Asset Split in Divorce Requires Proof of Lower Contribution by One Spouse

A court may award unequal shares of marital assets in a divorce, but only if it is established that one spouse contributed less to building those assets. The mere fact of separation or conflict is not sufficient grounds for an unequal split. The principle is rooted in case law and is intended to protect the weaker party from unjust outcomes.