Matrimonial or partnership property is all property belonging to the two parties, or to either of them, before the relevant date.iFamily Law (Scotland) Act 1985, section 10(4) and (4A).
The relevant date is the earlier of:
the date the couple ceased to cohabit as spouses or civil partners
the date that one spouse or civil partner was served notice of the court proceedings for divorce or dissolution.iiiFamily Law (Scotland) Act 1985, section 10(3) and 27(2).