Property Settlement Question

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Gordon1,

If you can show that you either inherited the stock from your grandmother, or she gave it as a gift only intended for you, then it will be your separate property.

Good luck!

Shonnese D. Stanback
Attorney
The Rosen Law Firm
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[gordon1]

6 years ago I sold some stock that my grandmother gave me to pay for closing costs on my husband and my house. I used half of the money for closing costs, and half of the money we put into mutual funds set up in a joint account with both our names on it. I know that money that was left to me (or given to me) is mine in a divorce settlement, but do I have to give my h half of the mutual funds? Thanks