We deposited our money in the same bank account but I believe that I have separate property from that account. How can I recover those funds?
The general rule is that, if the separate and community contributions cannot be segregated, the entire fund or asset will be treated as community property. To determine separate property, the parties must trace the assets that went into the bank account to separate property.
Can we agree to change the character of our property?
A couple can enter into agreements to change the status of any or all of their properties.
My husband worked with this company for twenty years and the company has a very good pension plan, am I entitled to receive anything from his pension?
Yes. If your husband worked during the marriage, and his company offered a pension plan, that plan may be community property to the extent earned during marriage.
Our firm offers the following legal services:
- preparation of marital settlement agreement
- determination of community property and community debts
- negotiations with opposing counsel
- division of pension and retirement plans
- tracing of separate property
- analysis of income and expense statements of both parties
- analysis of debts and assets
- representation in court or trial
