Legal Question in Family Law in California

Hi: I have been married for 12 years and s that ren hid apartments. We have 3 children together. My husband has inherited a lot of money since we have been married. He owns many buildings and we live off of the income we get from the renters that rent his apartments. I feel my name should be on all buildings, accounts and the monies he received from HUD that he does not have to pay back. He has a trust and my name is not on that either. He also started a whiskey business and my name is not on that business also. Also he has 2 checking accouns He has received $3,ooo,ooo from HUD last week. He turned his buildings into a non rent control buildings, so he received this money that he does not have to pay back. He opened 3 accounts, deposited this money and my name is not on those accounts also. If I divorce him will I get 50% of that money and if and when he dies would get the monies and buldings?

I would appreciate any help and information ypu can give me. I do want to tell you he does give me money for the month which is substantial. I feel unappreciated and very upset, because I feel we have always discussed everything and always came to an agreement. I feel I deserve to be on all his investments and his accounts for our children any my future, in case something might happen to him. I am not going to spend his money, however a marriage is a partnership.

I hired an investigator and he does not have a girlfriend. He is a great father and I love him very much. I just do not understand and feel this is wrong.

Thank you so much for your time and help.

Sincerely,

Carol Meyers


Asked on 3/08/12, 10:52 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gary R. White Burton & White

You need to consult with an attorney near you so that you may receive the bad news in person.

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Answered on 3/08/12, 4:02 pm
Brian McGinity McGinity Law Office

You need to talk with a family law attorney. In California, community property is defined as all property acquired during marriage except that which was acquired by gift, bequest, or devise. Generally property that is acquired as a result of an inheritance is considered separate property and is not subject to division upon a dissolution. However, there are exceptions and one party can through their actions transmute or change the character of property from separate property to community property.

However, Mr. White is correct this is not the forum to analyze the facts of your case. You need to sit down with an attorney and go over the facts and determine if the property you have mentioned is considered separate property or community property.

If you would like to contact our office you may do so through our website at www.brianmcginitylaw.com .

Good luck

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Answered on 3/08/12, 8:05 pm


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