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In a proceeding under this article, the Tribal Court shall, without regard to marital misconduct, divide the property and liabilities of the parties, either community or separate, as shall appear just and equitable after considering all relevant factors including:

(A) The nature and extent of the community property; the separate property; any trust or restricted property, which is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States;

(B) The duration of the marriage;

(C) The economic circumstances of each spouse at the time the division of property is to become effective, including:

(1) The desirability of awarding the family home or the right to live therein for reasonable periods to a spouse with whom the children reside the majority of the time; and

(2) The desirability of ensuring that both spouses’ ability to continue working in their chosen field or livelihood is not unreasonably jeopardized (e.g., court ordered sale of vehicles or equipment necessary to the pursuit of a spouse’s livelihood);

(D) The direct or indirect contribution to the education or career development of the other spouse; and

(E) The interruption in education or career opportunities to benefit the other’s career, the marriage, or any children. [Res. 09-R-062 Title 2 § (4)(F), 4/30/2009.]