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Is my wife entitled to things I accumulated before we were married?
Asked on Mar 29th, 2014 on Divorce - North Carolina
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A large settlement was left to me when I was young and I just want to know if in a divorce, would my wife be able to take half of that even though I got it many years before we met? I was married in North Carolina but now live in Ohio.
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Generally, as long as it is traceable, and has not been co-mingled, property obtained before marriage will remain that spouse's sole property.
Answered on Apr 01st, 2014 at 6:16 PM
Divorce & Separation Attorney serving Jacksonville, NC
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Not in North Carolina. However, she may be entitled to a portion of any interest growth that occurred during the marriage.
Answered on Apr 01st, 2014 at 4:52 AM