West Virginia § 48-1-237 - 48-1-237. Separate property defined.
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§ 48-1-237. 48-1-237. Separate property defined.
"Separate property" means:
(1) Property acquired by a person before marriage;
(2) Property acquired by a person during marriage in exchange for separate property which was acquired before the marriage;
(3) Property acquired by a person during marriage, but excluded from treatment as marital property by a valid agreement of the parties entered into before or during the marriage;
(4) Property acquired by a party during marriage by gift, bequest, devise, descent or distribution;
(5) Property acquired by a party during a marriage but after the separation of the parties and before ordering an annulment, divorce or separate maintenance; or
(6) Any increase in the value of separate property as defined in subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4) or (5) of this section which is due to inflation or to a change in market value resulting from conditions outside the control of the parties.
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 48-1-237
What does West Virginia Code § 48-1-237 cover?
Section 48-1-237 ("48-1-237. Separate property defined.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite West Virginia § 48-1-237?
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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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How does West Virginia § 48-1-237 apply to my situation?
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