Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: What is community property

Community property is any property receinved during the marriage, unless it falls within an exception. The exceptions are generally gifts, inheritance, and income from separate property. The income earned by your wife during the marriage is community property, unless there is an agreement that it is her separate property. Her separate property could be held liable for a judgment against you under some circumstances.

You should consult with an attorney and discuss your particular circumstances with the attorney.

Re: What is community property

Monies earned and property acquired during marriage is considered community property unless otherwise agreed. Does not matter necessarily whether money in separate account or not. Yes that money can be reached if known.

Reply: What is community property

Your spouse's earnings during the marriage are community property, and so is the bank account in her name alone. Community property is defined as any asset acquired between the date of marriage and the date of separation, except for a gift to one party or an inheritance.

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