How is community property divided during a divorce?
You and your spouse can agree to divide the property however you want as long as your division is fair. But if a judge divides it, they are going to divide it “equitably.” That means you each get one half of the Community PropertyThis is property that belongs equally to both spouses. It includes any property, asset, or liability either party acquires during the marriage with the exception of property acquired by gift or inheritance. Parties can opt out of community property laws with a prenuptial…Read more about Community Property, unless the Court finds such an equal division would be “unfair” to either PartyAn individual, entity, or the state that either brings the lawsuit or is required to respond to the lawsuit. See ARFLP Rule 3(f).Read more about Party.