Property acquired during marriage is presumed to be community property. Property acquired before marriage, by gift or by inheritance, is presumed to be separate property. Kenishirotie / Getty Images ...

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 ...

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