Non-Community Property States

Non-community property states are U.S. states where property acquired during a marriage is typically owned individually, rather than jointly. In these states, assets and debts owned before marriage or received as gifts/inheritances generally remain with the original owner, even after marriage. Upon divorce, marital property is usually divided based on fairness rather than an equal split. This means each spouse may walk away with different amounts depending on various factors, such as contributions to the marriage and individual needs. Examples of non-community property states include New York, Texas, and Florida.