separate property
Solely owned possessions
Separate property is a legal term in family law for assets that belong solely to one spouse rather than to both jointly.
This typically includes property owned before marriage, inheritances, and gifts received by one spouse alone.
The beach house was her separate property, inherited from her grandmother.
In divorce proceedings, separate property generally remains with its original owner, unlike marital or community property which gets divided between spouses.
- deedWritten property conveyance
- divorce settlementTerms ending a marriage
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- family heirloomsInherited objects with sentimental value
- prenuptial agreementLegal contract before marriage
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