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California Community Property Law

Summary

Establishes that most property and debt acquired during marriage belongs equally to both spouses.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to 50% ownership of all income earned during the marriage
  • 02.
    Right to half of the assets purchased with marital funds
  • 03.
    Right to be protected from separate debts incurred by the other spouse before marriage

Penalties

  • 01.
    Equal liability for debts incurred by either spouse during marriage
  • 02.
    Mandatory 50/50 split of marital assets regardless of who earned more
  • 03.
    Sanctions for hiding assets during discovery

Verified Citations

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