Property Ownership
In Tennessee, property acquired by a spouse before marriage:
AAutomatically becomes marital property upon marriage
BRemains the separate property of that spouse under Tennessee's common law property system✓ Correct
CMust be deeded to both spouses within 1 year of marriage
DIs subject to equitable distribution even if not commingled
Explanation
Tennessee follows common law (separate property) principles. Property owned by a spouse before marriage remains their separate property. It may become marital property if it is commingled with marital assets or if both parties contribute to its improvement.
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