North Dakota

JURISDICTIONAL END OF MARRIAGE DATE: As close as possible to the date of trial. If there is no trial date use current date.

STATE TYPE FOR PENSION EVALUATION: North Dakota is an "equitable distribution" state. Upon divorce, the court will equitably distribute the real and personal property of the parties as it deems just and proper.

[North Dakota Century Code; Volume 3A, Chapter 14-05-24].

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N.D. CENT. CODE § 14-05-24

Division of property.

1. When a divorce is granted, the court shall make an equitable distribution of the property and debts of the parties.

2. The court may redistribute property in a postjudgment proceeding if a party has failed to disclose property and debts as required by rules adopted by the supreme court or the party fails to comply with the terms of a court order distributing property and debts.

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