Are Guns considered communal property in a marriage?

[GregLaROCHE]

Are guns considered communal property when you are married? When I got divorced in Alaska, the guns I owned previously were considered mine, but ones bought during the marriage, were considered 50% hers even though she almost never shot one and of course they were all registered in my name. It’s not like she was an avid shooter like some guys are lucky enough to be married to. Is the law the same in all states? Should young guys consider having a prenuptial agreement regarding the guns they buy during a marriage?

[Iron369]

Are guns considered communal property when you are married? When I got divorced in Alaska, the guns I owned previously were considered mine, but ones bought during the marriage, were considered 50% hers even though she almost never shot one and of course they were all registered in my name. It’s not like she was an avid shooter like some guys are lucky enough to be married to. Is the law the same in all states? Should young guys consider having a prenuptial agreement regarding the guns they buy during a marriage?

You have to register your guns in Alaska?


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[Gator 45/70]

They are community property here or at least all the ones purchased during the union...right on down to the pots and pans.
My ex completely forgot to list the money of mine she loaned out to her mom and brothers?
Selective memory is real men !!!

[john.k]

Registered or not,in a divorce ,there is a rquirement for a statement of property and assets,....state law decides how its all divvied up.

[MrWolf]

My understanding is if an asset can be identified as premarital and has not been co-mingled (funds) then they are yours. I had a settlement for an injury and made the mistake of putting it in our joint account. She got half of the money for my pain and suffering. Speak to an attorney in your state.

[GregLaROCHE]

You have to register your guns in Alaska?


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I guess I said it wrong. Whatever the procedure is called when you buy a gun.

[GregLaROCHE]

My understanding is if an asset can be identified as premarital and has not been co-mingled (funds) then they are yours. I had a settlement for an injury and made the mistake of putting it in our joint account. She got half of the money for my pain and suffering. Speak to an attorney in your state.

I’m sure she didn’t suffer half of your pain.

[Iron369]

I guess I said it wrong. Whatever the procedure is called when you buy a gun.

Here in KY it’s just filling out the 4473 background check. I know some states have an actual registration and I didn’t think Alaska would be one of them, but sometimes I’m surprised by what is and isn’t “permitted”.

[GregLaROCHE]

As far as I’m concerned, this is all ancient history, twenty years ago. I brought it up because others should be aware of the way the law works. In a marriage there are often negotiations between spouses, regarding how money is spent. If one wants a new gun and a purebred dog is wanted by the other, it seems equal. However, after fifteen or twenty years, the dog is gone, but the gun is in good working order and has probably gained value. The dog buried in the back yard hasn’t. One alway thinks love and marriage will last forever, but be careful when it comes to your guns.

[sharps4590]

It will depend on the state. Missouri is a "community property" state so unless there is a pre-nup, yes, all property is divided equally.....theoretically. There's always negotiation.

[marlin39a]

Best advice? Never get married.

[ioon44]

What is hers is hers and what is mine is hers, according to my wife.

[Jeff Michel]

Anything acquired during the marriage is considered mutually owned. You can and many do make exceptions during the divorce proceedings that are unique to an individual. Retirement pension is an example. But that is dependent on whether the the parties can agree on the division of property. This will probably vary from state to state. During my trip into the arena, my spouse demanded everything to the extent, she even listed in the divorce, a claw hammer as something she should be awarded. She got it too. I have since replaced the hammer and the wife, both significant upgrades

[JRLesan]

I don't think Missouri is a community property state, unless things changed VERY recently...

[dannyd]

Now there’s one thing I will never understand you get divorced and go through all that pain, but get married again. I have been married 43 years and could never imagine getting married again if I got divorced.

[GregLaROCHE]

I’ve been married three times. I think finally got a keeper.

[bedbugbilly]

Let me ask a question . . . if during your marriage, your wife bought say, 10K dollars worth of jewelry - would you feel you were entitled to half of it? Depends on which side of the pancake you're looking at.

You thought you were mature enough to get married - and yes, marriages fail for a lot of reasons - but divorce laws were enacted to treat both parties equally.

Maybe I'm old and old school . . . but if I had a daughter that was getting married and she told me her guy wanted her to sign a prenup over guns . . . . I would hope that she had a portion of the common sense I had tried to instill in her to run in the opposite direction as fast as she could.

Divorces happen all the time and community property such as guns, jewelry, etc. are ordered to be sold in the settlement . . . . or the property is ordered to be divided equally. It's called "Life". You may not like it buy things are done that way to
insure both parties are treated equally and quit frankly, before those laws were passed, most wives, and many with the children, were left with nothing.

So life comes with a price - yea, your guns may need to be divided or sold - that's part of the price you pay to get out of a bad situation. It's up yo you whether you learn any good lessons out of the experience or not - if you later on think about getting married again - then you will have to decide which you love more . . . your guns and other "material things" . . . or the person you want to marry. I know a lot of folks who would advise someone who can't make that decision . . . . that the person should live alone and get a dog.

[Rcmaveric]

Here in Florida its communal.

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[Half Dog]

Would she still be entitled to half of the guns even if she cannot legally own one?

[Pressman]

I’ve been married three times. I think finally got a keeper.

Three is not bad today, I am on number 6 and she refuses to live with me, live in Minnesota or communicate with me.

I am getting better at laundry, cooking, and housekeeping in general.