Legal Question in Family Law in California
enhancement settlements
my wife and i are seperated, not legally just a mutual agreement, i am going to receive a large amout of mone from this settlement, she wants half the amount, is she entitled to a certain percentage? The several people sued a company for not paying overtime, that was the means of the case.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: enhancement settlements
You probably will have to pay her one half of the settlement that you recieve, however, you should have your dissolution and the settlement reviewed by a family law attorney to make sure that you are not giving her too much. Good Luck, Pat McCrary
Re: enhancement settlements
The answer likely depends on when you earned that overtime--if it or a part of it was earned before your separation, that amount is likely community property and she'd be entitled to a 1/2 community share of that amount, if any.
Reply: enhancement settlements
You have not provided enough detail in your question to enable me to provide you with an answer. You are welcome to call my office, schedule a complimentary telephone appointment, give me the detail and let me answer your questions.
Good luck to you!
Brian Levy, Esq.
Law Offices of Brian Don Levy