property

Community of Acquets and Gains

Louisiana's default matrimonial regime. Community property includes property acquired during the regime through either spouse's effort, property bought with community things, property donated to the spouses jointly, and the fruits of community property. Separate property generally includes property owned before marriage and property received individually by inheritance or donation. Under Civil Code art. 2347, both spouses must concur to sell, encumber or lease community immovables. Spouses may choose a separate property regime by matrimonial agreement.