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Re: help

I am not a lawyer but anything purchased while married-- generally the spouse is entitled to 50%. Get a lawyer and check.

Re: help

I'm not a lawyer, either, but I do know that community property laws are different from state to state; sometimes there's a certain amount of time that you must be married before 50/50 kicks in, but it can begin from day 1 depending on where you are. The state I live in is an "equitable-settlement" state. This means that a reasonable division of property must be agreed upon. I'd take Katie's advice, though, and seek out a good lawyer! And remember -- "good" doesn't always mean "OMG expensive". Good luck!

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It depends on the laws of the State. In PA, once separated-everything purchased & earned after the separation your spouse isnt entitled to!