Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Settlement

You might get some. He'll get most, if not all. Money for pain and suffering will go to him. The community might get a share of the funds that compensate for lost income prior to when he moved out.

Re: Settlement

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

Monies for past medical expenses and lost wages are usually community property. Monies for future lost wages and medical expenses usually are not. Money for pain and suffering can go either way.

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