If a car was bought for me by a family member and they paid cash as a gift to me is it considered marital property in seperation?
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If a car was bought for me by a family member and they paid cash as a gift to me is it considered marital property in seperation?
Can it be divided during seperation in north
carolina
Asked on October 24, 2017 under Family Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Gifts and inheritances are considered to be personal property of the spouse to whom they are given. Therefore, they are not a part of the marital estate and subject to division with a soon-to-be ex-spouse.
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