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Community property laws apply to property acquired during marriage. Same sex marriage is not recognized in Texas so you have no community property rights. To protect your rights you must seek the advice of an attorney who specializes in the legal issues faced by same sex life partners. You need to execute property agreements, wills, health proxies, durable powers of attorney, etc., in order to provide you and your partner with the protections you are not provided under the law.
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∙ 16y agoYes, in the United States there are ten community property states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
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∙ 15y agoAll real and personal property (including income) belonging to both parties that was obtained/accrued during the marriage.
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Is Alabama a community property state?
No. In the United States there are ten community property states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.Oklahoma is not a community property state.
If one partner in a marriage buys property without the other is it community property?
It is community property if you live in a community property state. COMMUNITY PROPERTY STATES • Arizona • California • Idaho • Louisiana • Nevada • New Mexico • Texas • Washington • Wisconsin
Is MA a community property state?
No. In the United States there are ten community property states:AlaskaArizonaCaliforniaIdahoLouisianaNevadaNew MexicoTexasWashingtonWisconsin
What states are community property?
COMMUNITY PROPERTY STATES • Arizona • California • Idaho • Louisiana • Nevada • New Mexico • Texas • Washington • Wisconsin Alaska is an opt-in community property state; property is separate property unless both parties agree to make it community property through a community property agreement or a community property trust.
Is Texas a state in which they cannot garnish your wages on credit card debts?
Yes, Texas does not allow wage garnishment for creditor debt. There is however a catch to this, as the state does allow bank account levy. If a debtor believes they may be sued, they should take steps to protect bank accounts and other property including that which is jointly owned by married couples as Texas is a community property state.
Does California still recognize community property?
Yes. California is a community property state. COMMUNITY PROPERTY STATES • Arizona • California • Idaho • Louisiana • Nevada • New Mexico • Texas • Washington • Wisconsin Alaska is an opt-in community property state; property is separate property unless both parties agree to make it community property through a community property agreement or a community property trust.
Is inheritance affected by community property law in Texas ?
Yes, inheritance can be affected by community property law in Texas because spouses in a community property state typically own equal shares of all marital property acquired during the marriage, which can impact inheritance rights and obligations upon the death of one spouse. Any property owned as community property at the time of death of one spouse may be subject to specific rules under community property laws that could affect inheritance rights. It's important to consult with a legal professional to understand how community property laws in Texas may impact inheritance.
Is Texas a Tenancy by the Entirety state?
Texas recognizes "TENANCY BY THE ENTIRETY" only by mention in the BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS CODE Sec. 152.052. and Sec. 252.001.However the concept is overridden by the inheritance laws / probate code and community property laws. In Texas inheritance of community property gives the spouse one half and the rest to other heirs unless it is "COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH A RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP".In most states when the grantees of a deed are stated to be "Husband and Wife" a "TENANCY BY THE ENTIRETY" is created.In Texas "Husband and Wife" merely created community property.And does not necessarily do that if the grantor is one of the spouses and the deed does not declare and acknowledge the property to be community property with a notice of the effect of the document required by Texas Family Code.Utilizing both the identification of the grantees as "Husband and Wife" and declaration and acknowledgment of the property as "COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH A RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP" provides the clarity needed.
Is a husband entitled to his wife's property that she acquired prior to their marriage in Texas?
Generally, no. Texas is a community property state. Generally, any property acquired prior to marriage, and maintained as separate property during the marriage, is not considered community property. For more detailed advice you should consult with an attorney who specializes in divorce law.
How do community property laws of Texas affect separated spouse?
Answer There is a lot you need to know about community property if you are in Texas. You should talk to an attorney and find out the things you can and cannot do. There are attorney referral services all over Texas. You should be able to find one on the internet.
Is California a community property state?
Yes. In the United States there are ten community property states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
Is New Mexico a community property state?
No, it is not. There are currently only nine states in the US that are community property states. Most of them are in the West. They are: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
