Legal Question in Family Law in California
gifted money in divorce
I received $20,000 check during my 13 year marriage from my father in my name,not my husbands it was a down payment on a house. Is that my sperate money even though the title was held jointly. I am going thru divorce trial April 5 2005
Father died 1999 and would I be able to go back 8 years
ago in order to have the bank microfish the check? I also
believe I deposited it in our joint account,not sure.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Reply: gifted money in divorce
In a genaral sense, if the money from your father was a gift to you alone, and you used it towards the down payment of a community property residence, you are entitled to a reimbursement under Family Code Section 2640.
For a specific opinion regarding your individual circumstances, I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!
You will find some valuable information on various California family law issues by visiting my web site.
Good luck to you!
Brian Levy, Esq.
www.calattorney.com
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