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I’ve been considering separating from my partner for some time. Right now, they’re the main earner while I only work part-time because I’m focused on caring for our young children. Most of our finances are joint, but I’d like to set aside a small “just in case” fund of my own.
I have a few assets from before the marriage, some savings bonds that recently matured, and I’m thinking of moving that money into a high-yield savings account in my name only. I understand that if we do go through with a divorce, I’ll need to disclose this. My question is: would a court consider those funds to be mine alone, or could my spouse be entitled to part of them?