2007-03-25 14:20:26 · 16 answers · asked by Patrick G 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If you were married when it happened yes it is. It belongs to both of you together. It was given to you as a couple.
2007-03-25 14:23:21 · answer #1 · answered by unicornfarie1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the State where the divorce is taking place. Some States don't have community property, whereas others EVERYTHING is community property. Contact a lawyer & find out for sure, & some lawyers won't chrg for consultations, make sure u get 1 of those. Look in ur local phone book, either in the yellow pgs., or the business section. I hope I've been of some help. Good Luck
2007-03-25 14:42:42 · answer #2 · answered by louise b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.findlaw.com. This is a great resource of legal information, including laws by state.
Inheritance, no matter what state you live in, is not community property. The issue of gifts can be open to interpretation, and how good your lawyer is. It is something that will probably be a negotiation point when dividing assets.
2007-03-26 09:31:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if they were given/inherited during the time the couple were together they ARE community property, If there were given after the couple split they belong to the person they were given to. At least that's the way it is in California like Clarissa said. When my half sister's step father passed he left HER a nice chunk of change, however when her and her husband divorced a year later he got half of that chunk...
2007-03-25 16:19:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the state of washington, inheritance is not community property, even if the inheritance is received during marriage.
2007-03-25 15:57:42 · answer #5 · answered by rn7471 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes if it was gifted or given while the couple was still together. I am in CA - land of 'community property' so I am not completely sure and not all states have the same laws....
2007-03-25 14:23:05 · answer #6 · answered by Clarissa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inheritance is not community property and your spouce can not touch it unless you pull the money out and purchase something,then it is.
A gift from your family is community property.
2007-03-25 14:25:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, it isn't considered marital sources if she aquired it in the previous you've been married. besides the indisputable fact that, you should teach with a laywer the money you positioned into it. I dont imagine you're entitled to 50% of the residing house for sure, yet i'm efficient there is a few reimbursement you will get. you may likely take possession of the pony. to that end you really opt for a divorce laywer.
2016-12-02 19:37:31 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Sure isn't. But, be sure to check your state law for more information on what they consider community property. Here in California, it isn't.
2007-03-25 14:26:35 · answer #9 · answered by sassyclassy_z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. sorry. gifts or inheritance are not community property.
2007-03-25 14:23:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋