Information About Family Law and How It Works

What is Community Property in California, and is it Always 50/50?

When a married couple in California decides to separate or divorce, one of the legal questions is how their assets and debts will be divided. California operates under community property laws that determine the distribution of marital property. People commonly believe that marital property is split into exactly half, but this assumption does not always hold. A divorce settlement’s asset distribution depends on factors such as prenuptial agreements, legal exceptions, and particular circumstances. Read along to learn more about...