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3. If I Owned It Before Marriage, Then It is Mine Forever It may sound unfair, but it is an absolute fact: property owned by a party before marriage is not excluded from consideration, valuation, and sharing. Except in a case where the assets of one party were excluded beforehand by a premarital agreement, all the assets owned by both parties, gotten individually or jointly, are placed on the table for sharing. Final Word—How NOT To Be Caught Unawares For you to avoid any surprises, it is best to get the help of a professional and experienced property division lawyer—who will go ahead of you to do all the necessary research and findings—so, you can be adequately defended in court and get your desired assets.