Legal Question in Family Law in California
what advise can i give my boyfriend, he is going thru a divorce and his ex-wife is taking 1/2 of his business, she has never worked a day in her life and they were married for 17 years. His attorney is basically telling him be has no choice.
Asked on 9/08/10, 3:50 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
Yes, based on what you have told us, the business appears to be a community property business, or a business with significant community interest. Community property is divided 50-50, regardless of who stayed at home, and who went to work.
Answered on 9/15/10, 8:30 am