What happens to property that I acquire after my spouse and I separate?

Until you are actually divorced, all property that you and your spouse acquire is marital property, regardless of whether you have already separated and regardless of title.  All income you earn after your separation and all personal or real property you acquire with marital funds, will be factored into the court’s determination as to the value and character of marital property.  If you are separated from your spouse and acquiring property, then you may first want to consider a Separation Agreement to shield any property acquired between your separation and divorce.