Inheritance Division In Divorce

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Inheritance is generally separate property in California and not divided in divorce. However, if used for joint purposes, like home renovations, it may be considered commingled and subject to division. Consult a lawyer for personalized advice.

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If you’ve been married for * yrs and the wife received a large inheritance,upon divorce would she have To divide that inheritance
Hello ****. Inheritance is generally considered separate property, not subject to division in a divorce. However, this can vary depending on the laws of your specific location. Could you please let me know where you're based so I can provide more accurate information?
San Juan Capistrano Ca
Hello ****. In California:
- Inheritance is usually considered separate property.
- Separate property isn't divided in a divorce.
- However, if the inheritance was commingled with marital assets, it may be subject to division.
The home was renovated recently that I purchased with some of the inheritance money so does that qualify as comingled sssets
In California:
- If inheritance is used for a joint purpose, like home renovation, it could be considered commingled.
- Determining this often depends on the specifics of the case.
Consult a lawyer for personalized advice.