Legal Question in Family Law in California
I have been married to my husband for almost 2 years but unfortunately it's just not working out. I want a divorce.
I am English and have my own apartment in Surrey which I solely own. I acquired this before we were married and he has not contributed to it. My husband rents his house and I have not contributed to it.. except for around $12,000 in cash for this and that with no paper trail I'm afraid. We were married and live in California. I have never been married/divorced before.. If he can be greedy and make it hard for me he will. What should I look out for? What is he entitled to?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Your home in Surrey will remain your separate property unless during the marriage you earned income and made payments on it. Your labor is community property and he would be entitled to a portion that the payments made toward the principal reduced the principal, in relation to the increase in the amount of equity. There is actually a calculation for this. You do not owe him any money for the rent he paid.
There are a number of good books published by Nolo Press that may be of help to you in understanding how assets and money are handled in divorces, starting with How to Do Your Own Divorce In California. If you look through those and still have questions, feel free to contact me. I offer limited scope representation to provide only the legal advice and services you require while you do the rest, or I am happy to represent you if that is what you prefer. I offer no cost initial consultations.
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