Assumption: "My ex made no financial contribution, so they should not get anything from the assets."
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What People Expect
Financial remedies work like a contribution ledger — if you didn't pay in, you don't get anything out.
Court Reality
Section 25 MCA 1973 starts with needs, not a spreadsheet. The court considers contributions, but a spouse who contributed nothing financially still has housing and income needs the court must address. Short marriages and long separations affect how far the court goes, but they don't eliminate the duty to consider both parties' needs. Contribution is one factor — not the whole picture.
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The Gap?
"My ex made no financial contribution, so they should not get anything from the assets."
Court Reality
Section 25 MCA 1973 starts with needs, not a spreadsheet. The court considers contributions, but a spouse who contributed nothing financially still has housing and income needs the court must address. Short marriages and long separations affect how far the court goes, but they don't eliminate the duty to consider both parties' needs. Contribution is one factor — not the whole picture.
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