re: Married folks: bank accounts and bill paying question

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"If you live in a community-property state, all of the assets you acquire after you get married are the property of both parties,"

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But even in a non-community-property state, there's always the judge" in a divorce case, she says. "Just because you keep your assets separate doesn't mean those assets cannot be used if you decide to go your separate ways." That is, a portion of what you consider yours may go to your ex-spouse.

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