In California, community property is divided 50-50 between the parties. Community property is defined as all income earned during the marriage and all assets acquired during the marriage. Even if your earnings went to a bank account in your name, your spouse would still be entitled to a portion of it. There are some exceptions, however, including gifts or inheritances, which would remain separate property. Generally, any assets or income you earned before the marriage would be considered separate property unless commingled with community property.