California Evidence Code section 662 provides that the owner of the legal title to property is presumed to be the owner of the full beneficial
The focus of this blog in on the community interest in property acquired by one spouse prior to marriage. CP = community property funds acquired
It is not uncommon for a husband or wife to claim he or she borrowed money from a parent or other family member which is
Pursuant to Family Code Section 310(a) a marriage is dissolved by the death of one party. Additionally, one party’s death divests the Court of all
The term “family assistance” may produce thoughts of government aid to the poor. However, in Family Court it often means gifts or loans made by
Family Law has been described as being similar to General Practice because it can interact with other specialties of law such as real estate, retirement,
Depending upon the length of your marriage, you accumulate an abundance of items during marriage. In the unfortunate event of a divorce, items and property you
Any time that a Dissolution of Marriage or Paternity matter is filed with the Court and there are pending child custody and/or child visitation orders,
Many pet owners would considers their pets more like their children than property. However, pets animals are considered personal property. Penal Code section 491 provides: “Dogs are
Annulment is likely one of the most misunderstood areas of Family Law. Having worked as a Family Law Paralegal for more than four decades, I