Index
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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