: Pensions, 401(k)s, and IRAs earned during the marriage are community property. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is often used to ensure you receive your share of these accounts.
: Open a checking account and credit card in your name only. This ensures access to funds if joint accounts are frozen and helps build your own credit history. : Pensions, 401(k)s, and IRAs earned during the
: Gather at least three years of tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs, and property deeds. Store digital copies in a secure cloud account your spouse cannot access. including real estate
: You are generally entitled to half of all community property, including real estate, vehicles, joint bank accounts, and business interests acquired during the marriage. joint bank accounts