[header] How to divide equity in divorce [title] Find out the amount owed on your mortgage. [step] Take out your most recent mortgage statement and look at how much you owe. If you can't find the most recent statement, call your mortgage servicer and check. 
[substeps] Remember to look at the current amount owed, not the amount you took out originally. For example, you might have borrowed $200 , 000 but have paid back $60 , 000.