Registered domestic partners have the same rights as married couples when it comes to community property. Unless couples establish an agreement prior to their registration, community property rules will apply in the event of dissolution or death.<\/p>\n
In California, a domestic partnership gives parties a legal status that is similar to marriage. As such, those parties involved in a domestic partnership have certain legal rights afforded to couples who are married, including community property rights. In a registered domestic partnership, community property is generally regarded as the property acquired by either partner during the period of the registered domestic partnership. This means that all income, assets and savings acquired after registration was filed and all assets accumulated from earned income are considered to be equally owned and, therefore,\u00a0 community property. This is regardless of titling of deed, asset, or account.<\/p>\n
Under California\u2019s Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act of 2003 community property concepts (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Registered domestic partners have the same rights as married couples when it comes to community property. Unless couples establish an agreement prior to their registration, community property rules will apply in the event of dissolution or death. In California, a…<\/span><\/p>\n