Ownership of Property Prior to Marriage and After

[froggie21]

My question involves marriage law for the State of: California

If I got married March of last year, and prior to the marriage, I had $50,000 in my bank account, and been working ever since, would the $50,000 still be considered only mine? Would any income and/or interest deposited to the bank account since March be considered split with my spouse during a divorce? My bank account currently does not have her name.

Also, if we plan on purchasing a home (with my money as down payment); and the loan/deed only has my name on it, so if I get a divorce (i.e. a year later), would the house be considered mine? I am willing to pay her back for any amounts comingled into house improvements or if she contributed to paying for the mortage (i.e. half of monthly payment), if we had to file a divorce.

Thanks.

[Mr. Knowitall]

You indicated that this thread is on the subject of common law marriage. California does not recognize common law marriage. Are we talking about a legal marriage, or a non-marital relationship?

[froggie21]

Sorry, I mis-posted in the wrong forum category, and didn't see the subforums. This is a regular legal marriage. Thank you for your time.