Question Details: if he has property before we are married but makesprofits from that commercial property for 10 years. Do I have any rights to those profits? He tried to get me to sign some papers 7 years ago stating that I have no rights to it but I did not sign them because I was just learning English and did not understand what he wanted me to sign. Now he wants to leave me destitute.
With certain exceptions, all rents, and profits from separate property remain separate property, unless they are comingled with community property funds, i.e.: a community bank account. As far as whether there is a community interest in his separate property asset, that is a possibility, but more facts would be needed.

Even though he owned the business prior to your marriage, in California, the non-owner spouse may possibly get a piece of the business based on the length of the marriage and other factors. it depends on the circumstances.
Right now you need to consult with a divorce attorney in your area. You have rights and an attorney will help you to protect them.
Best of luck.

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