Property owned by a spouse before marriage in a community property state is separate property.

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In community property states (Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin), property owned by a spouse before marriage is considered separate property and is not subject to division in a divorce. However, if the separate property is commingled with community property or income earned during the marriage, it may lose its separate status and become community property.

Property Owned by a Spouse Before Marriage in a Community