Index

California Community Property Law

Summary

Mandates that all property and debt acquired during a marriage is owned equally by both spouses and must be split 50/50 upon divorce.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    The right to 50% of all income earned by either spouse during the marriage.
  • 02.
    Protection from a spouse selling shared property without consent.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Court-ordered redistribution of assets.
  • 02.
    Monetary sanctions for failing to disclose assets during divorce proceedings.

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