Index
California Community Property Law
Summary
In California, all assets and debts acquired by either spouse during a marriage are generally considered community property and must be divided equally (50/50) upon divorce.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to an equal share of all income earned by either spouse during the marriage.
- 02.Right to a 50% interest in real estate or retirement accounts funded during the marriage.
- 03.Right to keep separate property owned before the marriage or received as an individual gift or inheritance.
Penalties
- 01.Court-ordered reimbursement for community funds used to improve separate property.
- 02.Potential loss of more than 50% of assets if a spouse is found to have intentionally hidden community property.
- 03.Liability for half of the community debt, regardless of which spouse incurred it.
Verified Citations
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