Legal Question in Family Law in California
what is law about owning property in Mexico in a divorce trial? Does the judge have jurisdiction concerning that property?
Asked on 7/05/14, 3:01 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Yes and no. The California judge does not have jurisdiction over the property itself. So for example she could not enter an order or judgment vesting title in one spouse or the other. But the court has power over the parties and can order them to execute and record a deed. If the spouse subject to the order fails to follow the court order they are in contempt and can be fined or even jailed for each day until they comply.
Answered on 7/05/14, 3:33 pm