Dissipation is the expending of marital funds on a purpose not related to the marriage. Abusing alcohol, gambling, paying for pornography or prostitution, or spending monies on a girlfriend or boyfriend are all common examples of dissipation. Dissipation only occurs once your marriage is beyond repair (irreparable). You are entitled to reimbursement from the party dissipating assets if dissipation is proven in your divorce matter.
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