[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Yes, Arizona is a community property state. In community property states, spouses must generally equally split the property they accumulated together during the marriage when they divorce. In Arizona, assets, and debts a couple acquires during the marriage are generally considered community property and owned equally by both spouses.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"In many cases, the family home is sold and the spouses split the proceeds. In other situations when selling the house is undesirable (such as for economic reasons), the house may be allocated to one of the spouses. The other spouse may have to \u201cbuy out\u201d the spouse\u2019s share or give them more personal property in exchange for the house.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Both spouses, regardless of their sex, are generally entitled to half of the community property in a divorce in Arizona.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"If the retirement account was acquired during the marriage, it can be subject to division in a divorce.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question4","text":"Yes, debt must also be divided in a divorce. The couple must assign all debt to one or both spouses.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"The best way to protect your assets during a divorce is to contact an experienced Arizona family lawyer for legal advice and assistance.","name":"Answer Question5","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Answer5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Is Arizona a Community Property State?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Who Keeps the House in an Arizona Divorce?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is a Wife Entitled to in a Divorce in Arizona?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can My Wife Take My Retirement in a Divorce?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Question3"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is Debt Also Included in a Divorce?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Answer4"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Question4"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Do I Protect My Assets During a Divorce?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Answer5"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#Question5"}],"name":"How Is Property Divided in a Divorce in Arizona?","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How Is Property Divided in a Divorce in Arizona?","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/how-is-property-divided-in-divorce\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]