What factors are taken by Court into consideration in division of Matrimonial properties?

Factors taken into consideration in division of matrimonial  properties are provided for in section 114(2) of the Law of Marriage Act, 1997. In exercising its power of ordering the division of matrimonial assets/properties, the Court is required to have regard to; 

(a). Customs of the community to which parties belong. 

(b). Extent of the contribution made by each party in money, property or work towards acquiring of the assets/properties, 

(c). Any debts owning by either party which were contracted for their joint benefit, and 

(d). The needs of the infant children if any of the marriage.