Legal Question in Family Law in California

assets

if i file for divorce and during the proccss buy a home would my wife have claim to it


Asked on 6/02/09, 12:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Colin Greene Russakow, Greene & Tan, LLP

Re: assets

First, while the divorce is pending there are automatic restraining orders in place against such transactions, unless you have your wife's written consent or a court order. Second, of course your wife will have a claim. But her claim will win or lose based upon the source of monies used for the purchase -- are they community or separate property?

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Answered on 6/02/09, 11:18 am


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