Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky
earnings on non-marital money
Are earnings on non-marital income, such as a death benefit, considered marital property?
Asked on 11/20/02, 8:28 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Owens
Philip M. Owens, Attorney at Law
Re: earnings on non-marital money
This type of income (in most cases) is a part of the marital estate if it is received during the marriage. Also interest on pre-marital bank accounts, etc. They are considered to be incme just as are wages, despite who earns it.
Answered on 11/21/02, 8:14 am