In jurisdictions following equitable distribution principles—such as District of Columbia, New York, California, and Texas—no court delegates final authority over property division to artificial intelligence. The determination of what constitutes an equitable allocation remains exclusively within the province of the judiciary, guided by statutory factors including each spouse’s contributions, economic circumstances, and future needs. Artificial intelligence serves solely as an ancillary resource, not a substitute for judicial discretion. Certain family courts have begun piloting AI-assisted analytical tools to support preliminary evaluations. For instance, in select California and New York proceedings, judges may reference AI-generated reports that model asset valuations, tax
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