Marital Property Versus Non-Marital Property

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The law concerning marital property versus non-marital (separate) property varies from state to state. Some states are community property states while others are equitable distribution states. In community property states, it does not matter whose name is on the ownership documents: almost all property during the marriage will be considered as owned by both parties in the marriage. There are special circumstances where these states do make some exceptions and you will want to consult with your divorce attorney to see about your specific rights.

On the contrary, equitable distribution states determine marital property to be those that have the names of both spouses on the ownership titles. If only one spouse’s name is on an official document then the property is considered separate and belongs to that specific spouse. Like community property states, the states utilizing equitable distribution laws also have room for special circumstances and exceptions.

In general terms, marital property includes any and every asset acquired and/or used during the marriage. However, non-marital property has a more involved meaning. This type of property includes:

  • Property owned before the marriage

  • Gifts received before the marriage and even during the marriage

  • Inheritance acquired before the marriage and even during the marriage

  • A specific portion of the funds received from a personal injury lawsuit

  • Property deemed to be non-marital/separate by a post-nuptial agreement or a transmutation agreement

  • Property acquired during the marriage by either spouse, but that was used solely by one spouse

  • Property acquired by either spouse using funds that were separate from the marital funds and it was clear from the beginning that the property was exclusively for that spouse

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