Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

husband asked for divorce in state of VA. About a year ago he received an inheritance. Can I have share of it in divorce. It was received before he asked for divorce


Asked on 3/28/16, 9:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lisa McDevitt McDevitt Law Office

Unfortunately no. In VA an inheritance is separate property of the person receiving it. The only way there is a possibility that you may be entitled to some of it is if he commingled the funds into martial property which makes it difficult to separate what was marital and what was his inheritance. Call me at 571-271-1446 if you have any questions

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Answered on 3/28/16, 12:57 pm


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