Legal Question in Family Law in California

my soon to be ex husband and i married/lived in nevada. he had been having an affair since october of 2009 and left me in feb of this year when i was 5 months pregnant. i had to move back to california in march. during his affair he withdrew money out of my account to fund his relationship with his mistress. does misappropriation of funds apply in this case? he is also currently living with his mistress and two kids.


Asked on 9/20/10, 12:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Diane Singleton-Smith Singleton Smith

Money earned during the marriage, but before separation is community property money. You both can generally use it for whatever you want, including buying stuff for the other woman. Be sure you no longer share the same accounts and he has no access to your accounts or money.

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Answered on 9/25/10, 4:54 pm


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