Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Re: property ownership

It goes into the pot to be valued adn distributed in the divorce.

Re: property ownership

It goes into the pot to be valued and distributed in the divorce.

Re: property ownership

Usually, the family law court will divide the property -- or the value of the property -- between the spouses, especially if community funds were used to purchase the property. Such funds are, for example, earnings that were accrued during the marriage. If the downpayment were from an inheritance or a gift from parents or other relatives, then the court could apportion the value according to the amount of community funds used to pay the mortgage and for improvements. It's best to work out the value with your ex-, and with the help of a family law attorney and an appraiser.