Can one spouse get everything in a divorce?

Can one spouse get everything in a divorce?

When you get divorced, community property is generally divided equally between the spouses, while each spouse gets to keep his or her separate property. Equitable distribution: In all other states, assets and earnings accumulated during marriages are divided equitably (fairly) but not necessarily equally.

Are firearms marital property?

The court considers anything purchased during the divorce to be marital property. That means that although one person spent money on the gun and additional expenses, it could still go to the other person if the court sees fit. There are exceptions that make it so that guns are not marital property.

Does surviving spouse inherit home?

For example, when a married couple owns a home, the matter of survivorship or inheritance of the home is a concern. Generally, though, a spouse will almost always inherit the property of the deceased spouse, either through a will or in accordance with applicable state law.