You will want to check the laws of your state for final determination, but on page 3 and 4 of Publication 555 you will find the discussion and Table 1 on the subject of community and separate property/income.
Generally, community income/property is that which is earned "during the marriage" while "domiciled in the community property state". Also, if under an agreement a property became a joint property then the date of that agreement is the start date for any community earnings. Anything outside of that is generally separate. Again you will want to check with your state taxing agency for final determination.
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