Dear Sun:
The rent collected would be income acquired during the marriage. We typically don’t classify income as “marital” or “separate” because it’s not technically an asset. The building, so long as it’s still in his sole name, would be separate property. However, improvements made during the marriage that add value to real estate would be considered marital. Therefore, based on what you have written, the medical building should be part marital and part separate.
Ketan P. Soni
The Rosen Law Firm
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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