Community property or not? and does it need to be declared in the preliminary and/or final declaration of disclosure?

All property is to be declared on both the PDD and the FDD. The spouse's share of the business would probably be community property.

I live in California. My question is about probate.

Why even ask the question? Get an estate plan done and you won't need to worry about the courts.

AM I ENTITLED TO ALL OF MY INITIAL SEPARATE PROPERTY MONEY PAID ON COMMUNITY PROPERTY?

If you can support with evidence that the $120,000 was your separate property prior to purchase of the home, then indeed you have a right to be...

Does filing a contempt of court motion for not complying with temporary divorce orders look bad on you?

it doesn't look bad on you. it puts pressure on the opposing party. BUT you must prove the contempt by showing the other party had knowledge of...

For what time period am I entitled to retroactive rental income from community properties?

Rental income would be readjusted based upon the set aside and the date of division of the properties would be used as to your right to claim any...

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If I am married in Israel but live in California, can my wife divorce me without my consent?

if you are a legal resident here in CA, then CA law applies. Where you got married is irrelevant unless you are also a citizen in Israel.

California Community Property

GEt an attorney. Income is treated differently then assets in a marriage. Income earned along with overtime is not an asset to be divided.

An annulment requires a "trial" to see if the parties have met the legal standard. Assets, children or property are not part of the process as...

Can an "Estate for Years" (a leasehold), be used instead of a "Life Estate"?

First you have a problem. The ownership must be in writing to avoid a statute of frauds matter. So your friends "informal" interest really needs...

In marriage dissolution, how much time does opposing counsel get to file income and expense discloser?

Actually I think you are simply asking about an INcome and Expense Declaration prior to an RFO on Temporary Spousal Support. The responding party...