Los Angeles, CA family law attorney Robyn Santucci talks about the difference between marital and non-marital property. The distinction between marital and non-marital property is significant in California, where marital property is classified as community property. Community property encompasses any assets or debts acquired from the date of marriage until the date of separation, including the earnings of either spouse. This type of property is subject to division during a divorce.

In contrast, non-marital property, referred to as separate property, includes assets brought into the marriage or any income earned or property acquired after the date of separation. Separate property is not subject to division and is awarded entirely to the individual who owns it.