Community Property

Dividing Assets and Debts Fairly

Arizona is one of nine community property states. This means that, generally, all assets and debts acquired during the marriage are considered equally owned by both spouses.

What’s Considered Community Property?

• Wages earned by either spouse during the marriage

• Real estate purchased during marriage

• Retirement contributions during the marriage

• Credit card debt and loans incurred during marriage

What’s Considered Separate Property?

• Property owned before marriage

• Gifts or inheritances received individually

• Property acquired after legal separation

• Assets specifically protected by a prenuptial/postnuptial agreement

Complex Property Division Issues

Some divorces involve complex property division, such as:

• Business ownership interests

• Retirement accounts and pensions

• Investments or stock options

• Commingled assets (where separate and community property mix)

Our Approach

We work with financial experts, forensic accountants, and appraisers when necessary to ensure every asset and debt is properly valued and divided fairly.

Facing a divorce involving property division? Contact us to protect your financial future.