Property. Each person brings property into the marriage. From a legal standpoint, those items are considered that individual’s separate property. Couples should discuss how future acquisitions will be considered. For example, most states view property obtained after marriage via inheritance and gifts as that person’s separate property when allocating property in a divorce. Discussing how an inheritance and other items which may be received from a parental estate will be treated may prevent a later conflict. If one or both parties bring substantial property into the marriage, talking about a prenuptial agreement may be in order.