INHERITED PROPERTY OR GIFTS

A common concern among people separating is what will happen to money or property they inherited or were given before they were married or during the time they were married.

As long as the property or funds remain separate and separately titled during the marriage and are not commingled (mixed) with marital funds or property, the inherited or gifted money or property will remain separate and will not be divided when you separate or divorce.

However, separate money or property that is commingled (mixed) with marital money or property can become marital property that is divided at the time of separation or divorce.