Opinion ID: 1904799
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Heading: Property Division Statute Section 1513(a)

Text: In all property distribution cases, upon request of either party, the Family Court is required to determine how the marital property shall be apportioned or assigned to each spouse. [16] The party making the request has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence the reasons why the marital property should be so awarded, to whom, and the value to be assigned. [17] After the necessary factual record has been made, the court must make findings as to the value of all marital property, including the identity and value of each significant item of property, and the nature of title thereto, including awarding property as titled if the party fails to meet the burden of proof. [18] In making its determination, the court must also consider and apply the relevant statutory factors as outlined in Del.Code Ann. tit. 13, § 1513, supported by the evidence, particularly when the grant of a request will result in a transfer of title to property from one spouse to another. [19]