In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Most states follow the law of equitable distribution. This doesn't mean split down the middle. It means fair, based on factors including the earning power of each spouse, contributions during the marriage, age and health, and future financial needs of each person.If you create a property agreement with these requirements in mind, you are increasing the chances that the judge will accept it without amendment. In California, Texas, Arizona, Idaho, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Wisconsin and Washington, the standard is community property. In these states, there is an assumption that there will be an even split of all property owned or held in the name of both spouses. The court will still look at fundamental fairness, but the presumption is that there will be a 50/50 split of the assets. Marital property, often called community property, are assets that were acquired during the course of the marriage. Whether it is tangible items such as furniture or intangibles such as investments or retirement accounts, all marital property is subject to equitable distribution or division as community property.Conversely, separate property includes assets that were wholly owned by each party before the marriage. This can include real estate, vehicles, inheritances, and heirlooms. In general, unless it is co-mingled, separate property goes to the owner with no claim by the other spouse. The lines blur when couples have shared their separate property. For example, when one spouse uses inherited money to make improvements on the house owned solely by the other party. If you have mixed up and mingled your individual property and cannot agree on how to divide it, you should consider consulting with an attorney to help craft a settlement agreement. You and your spouse need to decide on a date where you will fix the value of your property. This is especially important for volatile assets such as stocks. Get an updated balance on retirement accounts and interest-bearing financial accounts such as savings, CDs, and money market accounts. Calculate the equity in the real estate for buy-out or asset trading purposes. A good day to affix a value to the house is the statement date for the mortgage payment. You will need an appraisal and the pay-off amount to calculate the equity.
Summary: Understand the concept of equitable distribution. Consider what is separate property and what is marital property. Decide on an asset valuation date.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your partner pulls away when you try to kiss in public, ask them about it. Be sensitive to their feelings, and respect their opinion. Don't make them feel like they have to kiss you in public. Just because your partner doesn't want to kiss you in public does not mean they are ashamed of you. It could be something as simple as not wanting to kiss in a certain location. For example, they may not want to kiss close to where they work, or in front of their friends. There could be any number of reasons why your partner doesn't want to kiss in public. Some reasons could be difficult to talk about. Maybe they didn't get a lot of affection in previous relationships, or maybe they feel that it's a private matter. When they finish speaking, reply with, "I understand why you feel this way." Then, let your partner know your side of the issue. Don't negate their feelings, but try to find out the underlying reasons of the problem. Ask what your partner is comfortable doing in public. Assure them that you aren't trying to make out with them in the middle of a large crowd. If you reach a compromise and you both decide it's okay to hold hands, and kiss on the cheek, respect those boundaries. Don't break your partner's trust by doing anything more than what they're comfortable doing. When you're alone, let loose. Don't let the issue of public affection get in the way of actually engaging each other. In the privacy of your home, you should feel comfortable being affectionate. Tickle each other. Wrestle around and kiss. Keep things playful. After a while, some of that affection may spill out into the outside world.
Summary: Find out what makes them uncomfortable. Listen. Try to reach an understanding. Don't let it get in the way of private intimacy.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When you're curling with braids or buns, it's best to start with wet hair. Wash your hair as you normally would, and then towel dry it slightly so it's not dripping. If you don't want to wash your hair, use a spray bottle with water to get your locks fairly damp before you start the curling process. If your hair doesn't hold curls well, you may want to spray a texturizing spray on your wet hair before moving on. That added texture in your hair can help it curl more easily. In order for the curls to take hold, your hair must dry completely. That's why you may prefer to braid your hair or put it in buns at night, so you can leave them in place overnight to ensure that they're totally dry. You don't necessarily have to start the process at night. Because braids and buns are hairstyles that you would wear out of the house, you can also go out while you're waiting for your hair dry and curl. If you need your curls in a hurry, you can help the drying process along by using a blowdryer on your hair.
Summary:
Wet your hair. Allow your hair to dry completely.