Community property is any property held jointly by a husband and wife. Some states consider all possessions community property and divide everything equally following divorce, but Virginia has in-depth marital property laws. Virginia uses equitable distribution laws in lieu of community property.
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Jason Swango is the founder of The Firm For Men, a Virginia family law firm serving the men of Virginia for over 15 years. Hailing from Terre Haute, Indiana, Jason is a resident of Virginia Beach where he and his wife have raised their six children. Jason is an impassioned leader and fierce advocate.