Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

family law

my father has been living with me since aug. 20, 2008. He has either been hospitalized or with me, not residing with his wife of 35 years. Due to neglect his health failed causing kidney shut-down. His wife refuses to pay any bills for their house, joint tenants legally. She recently went to the post office in her city and filed a change of address stating he no longer resides there and has had all his mail forwarded to my house. My questionis... Since she claims he is not a legal resident of that property, do that release my dad of any financial liability for that address? Last month they had their power turned off due to nonpayment. She told me she has been selling dad's personal possessions to pay the bills. Although she is able to pay them herself. Do we have any legal recourse to prevent her from selling any more items?


Asked on 11/25/08, 5:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: family law

Your father could file a petition for dissolution of marriage. Once she is served with a copy of the summons and complaint she is restrained from disposing of any property. If he is unable to make the required decisions then you should consult with an attorney regarding filing the petition and protecting his rights.

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Answered on 12/05/08, 6:32 pm


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