Discover the differences between common law and community property states in marital property division during divorce. Learn what counts as marital property.

In recent years, I have seen more couples enter marriage with “separate property”—or assets acquired individually, by gift or by inheritance before their legal union. Separate property can include a ...

You should understand how community property laws affect the way you figure your income on your income tax returns.

Michael J. Jones, Thompson Jones LLP, Monterey, Calif. Community property (CP), a 50-50 form of marital property ownership, is the law in nine states and is available by election in one. 1 About 30 ...

If you're married and living in Idaho, the distinction between community property and separate property isn't just a legal ...

Property division in a divorce depends on whether the state follows community property or common law rules. In community property states, most assets acquired during the marriage belong equally to ...