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What if a couple that lived together for two weeks considered community property?
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∙ 14y ago
I am not really sure what your question is but generally speaking, community property is not in every state so begin by checking to see if you live in a community property state. Community property is the presumption that all things that were not separate property before the marriage or maintained that characteristic will be shared by the couple 50/50. The economic community begins when you get married and end on death or divorce. There are ways to keep your property separate but monies earned and property acquired during the course of the marriage will be presumed to be community property unless otherwise distinguished.
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How long does a couple need to be married for property to be considered community property?
You do not necessarily have to be married to own jointly owned property and even when an individual is married for 60 years he could still keep property separate from his spouse. Property is considered jointly owned if you purchased it together (each contributing), your name is on the property, or in some situations when you are married and you have substantially contributed to the property. If your spouse has kept the property separate by keeping it in his name, only putting his money into it then it will be considered separate.
Is it community property if the inherited property was not in a community property state?
Inherited property is not generally considered community property. However, if the property is located in another state, the property laws in that state govern. For example, California is a community property state. If the married couple from California inherited land in massachusetts, that land would not be held as community property since Massachusetts is a separate property state. If the California wife purchased property in her own right in massachusetts it would not become community property of the marriage. Massachusetts law would govern the ownership of the property.
What is considered community property?
Generally, anything that a married couple accumulates during the marriage is considered community property, that is, both spouses own an undivided share of the whole. Community property courts start with a strong presumption that anything acquired during marriage is a community item, the spouse claiming a particular item is not community property has the burden of proving otherwise. The main areas of separate property are those items acquired before marriage, items received as a gift through a will or by inheritance, and those properties purchased with separate property funds.
In a community property state is property inherited after marriage considered community property?
Property acquired prior to marriage is separate property and remains separate unless the spouse is granted on title and contributes to the mortgage payments from community funds, then they acquire an interest in that separate property in proportion to their contributions. Paying insurance taxes, utilities is not considered a basis to make the property community.
When a couple are not married and one owns a home does this home become community property?
That will depend on the laws in that jurisdiction. Some have rights in property regardless of whether it is community property or not.
Is Georgia a community property state?
Generally, anything that a married couple accumulates during the marriage is considered community property, that is, both spouses own an undivided share of the whole. Community property courts start with a strong presumption that anything acquired during marriage is a community item, the spouse claiming a particular item is not community property has the burden of proving otherwise. There are some defined areas that do not fall under community property: separate property acquired before marriage or during marriage using separate property funds, items acquired as a gift, in a will, or as inheritance, and the rents and profits received from separate property.
In California are lottery winnings considered cummunity property if the couple is separated?
No
What does community property state mean in a divorce?
Generally, anything that a married couple accumulates during the marriage is considered community property, that is, both spouses own an undivided share of the whole. Community property courts start with a strong presumption that anything acquired during marriage is a community item, the spouse claiming a particular item is not community property has the burden of proving otherwise. Divorce proceedings in community property states (especially when a lot of assets are involved or when there has been a separation as well) can be very complicated. The divorce is the same as it would be otherwise with the general community property presumption and the party claiming an item is not community property bears the burden.
If you each had your own home before marriage and you have paid your own payments can your husband take your house from you in a divorce?
You paid for your home- its yours. he paid for his home- its his. community property is any property gained by a couple from the time they came together and onward. if a couple separates, then any property gained by each person after the separation is its own. * It depends upon the state in which you reside. Generally property acquired before a marriage regardless of whether the couple reside in a community property state is owned solely by the person who orignally acquired it. The exception is if the other spouse was placed on the deed to the property. If that is the case then the spouse becomes an owner of the property to the extent that the marital laws of the state allow.
In the state of washington- does the remaining spouse inherit all property?
The state of Washington is a community property state in which property owned by a married couple has joint ownership. Therefore, a remaining spouse will inherit all property.
What are a father's parental rights in Louisiana?
The laws of intestacy in Louisiana are unique. If you die without a will in Louisiana the laws of intestacy will distribute your property to your spouse and children. The division of the property depends on whether the property is separate property or community property. Community property is property that was acquired by a married couple during their marriage. Separate property is property that was inherited, owned before marriage, or gifts. Generally, the spouse receives no separate property. It passes to your children or grandchildren. The surviving spouse receives none of the decedent's share of the community property if the couple has children. Your community property will go first to your children. If you do not have children, your spouse will receive your community property. This comment addresses spouse and children only. For the full picture of intestacy in Louisiana an internet search will provide numerous articles and sites that discuss the details.
Will legal separation protect the spouse from debts incurred by the other spouse?
When a married couple reside in a non community property state they are not responsible for each others debts unless said debt is joint. That being the case it does not matter whether the couple are living together or legally separated. However, the matter relating to the question is handled differently in community property states and therefore the concerned party should consult with the attorney handling the dissolution issues of the marriage.
