When deciding on the marital assets that are most important to you, you may list the marital home, a vacation home, cars, and other such substantial assets, perhaps because you feel entitled to them or you just do not believe your spouse should have them. This may be completely understandable since the process of marital property division could easily become emotionally charged. It is crucial to not lose sight of any debt that may accompany those assets. It may not be in your best interests to be awarded the marital home and vehicles if the related property taxes, insurance payments, maintenance costs, and other expenses are more than you can bear.