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 ...

In states that recognize common law marriages, you must meet a few requirements to gain marital status, but even these vary by state. Some of the requirements: You must live together for an amount of ...

These states require equal distribution of assets acquired during a marriage Reviewed by Pamela Rodriguez Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Community property means spouses who acquire property during ...

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