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How Do Courts Divide Property Without A Prenup? States apply one of two distinct approaches when dividing marital property in a divorce: community property and equitable distribution.
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Julia Rodgers, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
In California and other community property states, both halves of the house get this step up.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Without a prenup, contributions like wedding funds, down payments or even regular allowances could be at risk of being treated as marital or community property.
—Julia Rodgers, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Thus, in 1995, the Arizona Legislature adopted legislation for married couples to be able to take title to a home as community property with right of survivorship.
—Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024
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Julia Rodgers, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
In California and other community property states, both halves of the house get this step up.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Without a prenup, contributions like wedding funds, down payments or even regular allowances could be at risk of being treated as marital or community property.
—Julia Rodgers, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Thus, in 1995, the Arizona Legislature adopted legislation for married couples to be able to take title to a home as community property with right of survivorship.
—Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Community property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20property. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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