Legal Question in Family Law in California
worker's compensation
my husband received a lump sum from
worker's comp after he was assaulted
on the job. we used a portion of this
money to purchase property. It is now
10 yrs later. Is our home community
property?
Asked on 5/23/09, 9:47 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Colin Greene
Russakow, Greene & Tan, LLP
Re: worker's compensation
If the injury to your husband occurred during marriage and while you were living together and the home is in joint title, it's community property.
Pay attention to the "if's."
Answered on 5/23/09, 10:26 am