If you got divorced and you inherited money before or after the marriage would she take half of it?
2007-10-19 05:59:33 · 12 answers · asked by Surfer J 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I does not become her asset, but you will have to hang onto the documentation that proves that you inherited and specifically what you inherited. At least this is how it is in N Carolina. Anything else that you aquire by income during the marriage can be community property.
Anything you get by any means before marriage is yours.
Upon divorce, you my retain that property as your own.
2007-10-19 06:04:40 · answer #1 · answered by colebolegooglygooglyhammerhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I depends on the state but most states any asset a person has before they are married will always be theirs including inheritance. Also most states do not recognize inheritance as community property because there was no equal contribution. Check with the attorney general of your state to find out for sure.
2007-10-19 13:07:06 · answer #2 · answered by Older Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money you inherit *before* a marriage is 100% yours in a divorce.
Money you inherit *after* a marriage is joint property and will be equally divided during a divorce.
2007-10-19 13:03:13 · answer #3 · answered by Mathsorcerer 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Differs by the state you are in, and the judges decision.
In general, the assets could be considered shared, unless you are in a state that considers it yours when inherited before the marriage.
In the absence of a pre-nuptial agreement, the only contract governing marriage, things are somewhat up in the air.
2007-10-19 13:06:53 · answer #4 · answered by Danny42378 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on what state you live in. In GA...after the divorce she can't touch it. I think I heard a lawyer tell someone even during the marriage if the money was left directly to you by your family member she still doesn't have a right to it. She may try to fight it but unlikely she would get it.
2007-10-19 13:14:26 · answer #5 · answered by Nikki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before the marriage, all yours; after the marriage, 50-50 depending on what state you live in. If you're worried, get a pre nup; if already married, talk to your attorney.
2007-10-19 13:05:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the money belongs to both, as as their offspring do.
2007-10-19 13:05:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you sign it over to her the answer is NO
2007-10-19 13:31:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had it before you met her, it's yours. If not, she gets half.
2007-10-19 13:05:06 · answer #9 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your sole bcomes her's too, and so does your manhood.
2007-10-19 13:02:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋