Legal Question in Family Law in California

what rights does a wife have to money in her husbands separate accounts if she stays at home with kids.


Asked on 4/03/11, 12:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
B. Stuart Walker Law Office of B. Stuart Walker

If this is a California marriage and it's a checking account containing money earned during the marriage, she is entitled to 50%

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Answered on 4/03/11, 4:23 pm
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

Under California law, the spouses owe a fiduciary duty of care and proper management of the community assets and liabilities. You have a right to demand an acccounting from your husband of those funds if they are totally in your husband's control as well as a right to 1/2 of any money earned during the marriage.

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Answered on 4/04/11, 8:45 am


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