Legal Question in Family Law in California
Property
In the year 2000 my husband and I separated because of certain indiscrestions on his part. I was under so much stress that I turned over my truck and my share of the house to him just to leave. Then we deceided to give it a second chance. Well now he wants the divorce and says that well I still have the papers from when you left before and besides the house was mine before we got married (mind you that he had added my name to the house) I was the one who took it off not him. Plus my name is still on the property taxes. He also states that I can not have my truck back, I said well if the house was yours before we got married so was my truck. I just want to know if he can use paperwork that was done before we got back together in court and plus I have been taking care of everything since he was run over by a car and now that he is getting his social security and does not need my income he feels frisky and thinks he can just push me out with no where to go. I do not make enough money to afford and apt. here in San Diego plus the house is paid off. Am I entitled to anything? Please help.
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Property
I would say that you are probably entitled to "something", and very possibly a share of the house, however, it is impossible to give an answer without reviewing the papers that you have signed. You will almost certainly need representation on this issue and don't do anything without advice from a family law attorney who knows community property law. You could make a mistake that would cost you your interest in the house. Good Luck, Pat McCrary
Re: Property
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Reply: Property
I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!
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Good luck to you!
Brian Levy, Esq.
www.calattorney.net
Re: Property
Dear Inquirer:
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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --
The facts that you have provided are not clear enough and/or complete enough to provide a definitive answer to you inquiry. Title is not terribly important in dividing community property. It depends what kind of documents you signed and what they specifically say. You normally are entitled to half of everything earned, acquired or accumulated during the marriage.
Thanks for sharing your interesting inquiry with us on LawGuru, and good luck with your case.
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