Is adultery a factor in dividing community property?
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Is adultery a factor in dividing community property?
Asked on October 30, 2010 under Family Law, Louisiana
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
No, it is not. In LA all property/debts acquired during the marriage are split equally (unless the parties reach an agreement outside of a court ruling). The community property comprises: property acquired during the existence of the marriage through the effort, skill, or industry of either spouse; property generally acquired with community things or with community and separate things; property donated to the spouses jointly; damages awarded for loss or injury to a thing belonging to the community; and all other property not classified by law as separate property.
However, adultery is a ground for divorce and may or may not affect alimony or child support.
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