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Property Purchased in Contemplation of Marriage

It's becoming less common, but sometimes a couple will buy a home just before their marriage – sometimes on the day of the marriage just before the ceremony. Technically, such property should be viewed as non-marital (it was acquired prior to the marriage) but many courts will ignore the technicality and conclude that the home, really,  is marital property.¹ Each case depends on its specific facts. Whether you'll gain by a finding that such property is marital or non-marital, be sure to call our office to work with an attorney who is familiar with the exceptions to the rule – you may save yourself a bundle of money.

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