Will seperate real estate developed after the marriage become community property?
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Will seperate real estate developed after the marriage become community property?
Vacant land was purchased and garage built before marriage. Now after marriage the garage was developed into a house. Is that now community property? His name was never put on the deed.
Asked on July 22, 2019 under Family Law, Arizona
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes, because the garage was developed into a house, the increase in value or equity is community property. Example: the garage and land was worth $50k. Putting a house on it means the property as a whole is worth $150k. The $100k increase in value is community property.
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