Who will get custody of Padres in divorce? Jun 23, 2008
The Padres' majority owner appears to be in liquidation mode, selling off pieces of his vast empire in order to satisfy the community property requirements of ending a marriage in California. Yet exactly what that might mean for his ballclub is still hard to forecast five months after Becky Moores filed for dissolution. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ask Realty Times Jun 20, 2008
This happens because the cheap sale will show up on community property records and those recent comparables help buyers determine the bids they might make for local homes. That you have faithfully paid your mortgage is irrelevant. (RealtyTimes)
St. Albans Fights Against Slaughterhouse Neighbor Jun 20, 2008
Friday June 20, 2008. The building on Farmers Boulevard that’s less than a month away from becoming a slaughterhouse. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
California 'marriage' decision Jun 13, 2008
This would not only wreak havoc in California, creating problems with community property, parental rights, custody, visitation and alimony, but also in New Jersey, Vermont or Connecticut. Individuals from those states currently in a civil union could come to California and enter into same-sex "marriage" with someone other than their civil union partner. (NJ.com -- Times)
Alumni Medalist Dresselhaus will speak at ReunionConvocation; other alumni to receive honors for service May 30, 2008
Shulman s recent publications include a two-volume collection of writings, The Wisdom of Practice and Teaching as Community Property (2004), and Educating Lawyers: Preparation for the Profession of Law (2007). A 19-year faculty member of Michigan State University, Shulman founded and co-directed the Institute for Research on Teaching. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Restoring a classic May 21, 2008
org Jamie Cawood and Andrew Morrow are partners in Community Property Development LLC ... Community Property Development LLC, made up of brothers-in-law Jamie Cawood and Andrew Morrow, have fixed up and filled the building's first two floors with smaller tenants and currently is restoring the 6,000-square-foot third floor into an event space led by a former chef. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Earlier: Same-sex marriage upheld by state court May 17, 2008
They cited state laws that provide marital benefits such as inheritance, hospital visitation, community property and child support to registered domestic partners, most of them same-sex couples. The state is unable to provide federal marital benefits, such as joint federal income tax filing and Social Security survivors' rights, because those are governed by federal law. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Perusing prenuptial agreements May 14, 2008
If the parent pays child support out of community property, that parent might have to reimburse the community after divorce ... If you work in the business during marriage, part of the appreciation in the firm's value will become community property, absent a prenup ... In a prenup, you can clearly establish that it is one spouse's separate debt and that any community property used to repay the debt is reimbursable upon divorce. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Monday update: No disciplinary hearing set yet for Kelso lawyer Ott May 13, 2008
In 1997, the Bar Association suspended Ott for 30 days for ethical violations, including unlawfully tape recording a client conference and directing his staff to alter a community property agreement. At that time, the Bar Association also noted that throughout the proceedings, Ott refused to acknowledge the "wrongful nature" of his conduct. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Planning to get married? Who has the info on prenups? I do. May 4, 2008
In California, a community property state, any assets a spouse owns before marriage are that spouse's separate property ... During marriage, anything either spouse earns or acquires with those earnings is community property, owned 50-50 ... Upon death or divorce, each spouse is entitled to half the community property. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Four more homes lost to Flathead gas spill Apr 22, 2008
Construction of a permanent water treatment plant on community property in the 25-lot subdivision will begin this week, and officials are working to hurry along the permitting process that will allow crews to dig a 400-foot-long trench along the shoreline in front of some of the condemned homes in an effort to capture more of the product. Joining the Kohlers in being forced from their permanent residences were neighbors Tom and Rita Jones, and Debra Sykes. (Missoulian, MT)
Lute Olson's divorce heats up over money issues Apr 22, 2008
McCarthy wrote that a preliminary injunction barred each side from transferring any "joint, common or community property.". Calls to the coach, who was recruiting, and to his attorney were not returned. (AZCentral -- News)
McCain releases his 2007 taxes Apr 20, 2008
Because Arizona is a community property state, McCain and his wife each must report one-half of their shared income and expenses. So, though McCain reported $258,800 in taxable income on his 2007 return, the couple's joint taxable income was twice that amount. (Yahoo News)
Forced to evacuate: Flathead Lake couple must leave home because of fuel spill Apr 19, 2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will take over as the regulatory body in charge of the site, it was announced Friday, and a much larger water treatment system will be installed on community property in the subdivision. The system will include two 15-cubic-foot carbon filters, the same size as those currently on the lake bed filtering water from the springs, as backups to two new 40-cubic-foot filters that will be installed in a 24-by-32-foot building to be constructed. (Missoulian, MT)
Schwarzenegger's Gay Marriage Shift Apr 12, 2008
com, whose amendment would revoke domestic-partnership benefits including hospital visitation, community property and child support. "He's pandering to this group.". (Time.com)
Business Structure Basics Apr 9, 2008
Unless you are in a community property state in which your spouse is vested with a one-half interest, you alone have full control and responsibility for the operation. The General PartnershipLike the sole proprietorship, starting up the general partnership could be a relatively easy process. (Entrepreneur)
REGION: Another Ike Turner ex wants cut of estate Apr 4, 2008
The two were married in Las Vegas in 1995, and split five years later, according to her filing, but the divorce was "riddled with problems" and she was never given her portion of the community property, she argued in court documents. The ex-wife wants the court to let her have her piece of the property she and Turner had when they divorced. (North County Times)
Beer Executive Could Be Next First Lady Apr 3, 2008
Arizona is a community property state, so McCain may share possessions his wife didn't inherit, such as their primary home. Cindy McCain, through a family trust, sold the family mansion in Phoenix for $3. (New York Post)
Common needs spur growth in cohousing developments Mar 17, 2008
The office of Kraus-Fitch Architects in Amherst, for example, is located within Pioneer Valley Cohousing where both Mary Kraus and Laura Fitch have each lived since 1994; a number of residents living in Jamaica Plain Cohousing are psychotherapists and share an office within their community; and 43-year-old Larry Anderson, a lobsterman who lives at Two Echo Cohousing in Brunswick, Maine, builds his traps and stores them on community property. Anderson throws an annual lobster bake as payment for... (Boston Globe)
Over 500 watch historic hearing on live video Mar 6, 2008
Seth Weisburst, 31, was prepared to skip his community property class at Hastings College of the Law to watch a live feed of the hearing shown at the school auditorium, but ultimately he didn't have to. "The professor canceled class because she wanted us to go listen," Weisburst said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
LETTER: Christ inspires many to love their neighbor Mar 5, 2008
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. How do you observe St. Patrick's Day. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Testimony begins: Mother takes stand in Thompson Falls incest trial Mar 5, 2008
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Moores has advice for fellow team-owner Spanos on site for next stadium Feb 28, 2008
In California, there is an equal split in community property, and Padres property certainly was part of the John and Becky Moores' community when hubby purchased the baseball team in December 1994. So, we can't help wondering. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Domestic partner law should pass without a hitch through Senate Feb 25, 2008
The new benefits would include probate and trusts, community property, homestead exemptions and guardianship and powers of attorney. La Corte reported. (Longview Daily News, WA)
House Passes Domestic Partnership Expansion Bill Feb 16, 2008
The measure adds domestic partners to sections of laws where previously only spouses were mentioned, including areas referring to probate and trusts, community property and homestead exemptions. Copyright 2008 by. (KIRO TV, WA)
Washington House passes expansion of same-sex benefits Feb 16, 2008
The measure adds domestic partners to sections of laws where previously only spouses were mentioned, including areas referring to probate and trusts, community property and homestead exemptions, and guardianship and powers of attorney. The underlying domestic partnership law, passed last year, already provides hospital visitation rights, the ability to authorize autopsies and organ donations, and inheritance rights when there is no will. (Longview Daily News, WA)
After divorce, what to do with the ring? Feb 11, 2008
"The ring belongs to the recipient spouse and is not part of the marital or community property if it was given as a gift before the marriage," she said. Across the country, however, the laws are changing. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Wife of Moores files for divorce Feb 6, 2008
The filing states that the exact nature and extent of their community property is unknown at this time ... In California, a spouse is entitled to half of community property, which is defined as assets acquired or income earned by a married person while living with his or her spouse. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Mulling Over Movies and Politics Jan 25, 2008
I mean, if I were the judge and Mrs. Penn testified that shed finally had her fill of Seans going on like a besotted teenager about how cool Hugo Chavez is, Id be happy to give her custody of the kids and 100% of the community property, including the Oscar he should never have won for his hammy over-the-top performance in Mystic River ... I mean, if I were the judge and Mrs. Penn testified that shed finally had her fill of Seans going on like a besotted teenager about how cool... (Townhall.com)
Explanation of condo "governing documents" Jan 16, 2008
It sets forth the duties and responsibilities of the association and its members with respect to community property. Rules and regulations may be issued by the association to address details and specific procedures. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Despite legal pitfalls, cohabitation trend grows Dec 24, 2007
Living together means assets are held separately, while in a marriage everything is divided equally in New Mexico, a "community property" state. Or, in the alternative, why not simply recognize that cohabiting has become prevalent, and adopt laws to deal with it. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Mayor Simmonds at it again Dec 21, 2007
Brian wrote on Dec 20, 2007 1:41 PM:" Each person's opinion is important and counts? Oh how special! We're not talking about community property here, gal pal. We're talking about property that you dont own. Each person's opinion doesn't really matter or count, not even yours, when we are talking about someone elses property. This is what so many posters here have said. You would like to see everyones property thrown in a mixing bowl and treated as public land where only your interests... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Clinton Triangulation Comes Full Circle Dec 19, 2007
On the blog now: Updated at 7:22 AM. Updated: 2:36 AM 12/19/07. (Townhall.com)
Millionaire Sentenced In Wife's Death Dec 8, 2007
5 million in community property with his wife. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Calif. man gets life sentence for paying for wife's murder Dec 8, 2007
5 million in community property with his wife. MOST READ STORIES. (AZCentral -- News)
Millionaire given life sentence for hiring someone to kill estranged wife Dec 8, 2007
5 million in community property with his wife. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. (WWLTV.com, LA)
County sued over animal cruelty case Nov 15, 2007
The lawsuit filed by Harold Walsh claims Animal Services illegally seized the 121 animals, which were community property, and failed to return them after his wife's trial ended, according to his attorney, Adam Fairbairn ... That purchase (using Harold's money) makes the animals community property, whether they like it or not. (Santa Maria Times)
Schuster had a financial stake in husband's death, accountant says Nov 14, 2007
But if the Schusters, who separated in 2002, had divorced, Larissa Schuster would have received only half of her husband's retirement savings and their community property would have been split equally, Quinn said. Larissa Schuster, a 47-year-old former biochemist from Clovis, is accused of murdering her husband in July 2003, stuffing his body into a barrel and filling it with acid. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Capriers want to know Nov 2, 2007
We have been reassured that the trees were not harmed, and were placed on community property where they can still be enjoyed by all. Falk himself oversaw their transplanting and has offered his hand in a daily inspection of each of them to be sure that they receive ample water until well-rooted. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
City shuns gift from Love Shack Oct 24, 2007
City refuses Love Shack owner's gift toward firetruck. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 10/24/07. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Needville Harvest Fest promises fun-filled weekend Oct 18, 2007
t use to be an eyesore, now its a beautiful community property for people to use. said raffle Chairman Cotton Manville. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Why Should The Next Kumawuman Chief Come From The Ananangya Aduana Gate? Oct 14, 2007
I detest the fact that certain people are abnormally greedy, same believing in "all for me, but nothing for others", especially, when these people are mismanaging public or community property, embezzling funds as though they will never die. If after all this dismal performance with nothing palpable to show for her seventeen years on the throne, but the sad loss of the "Abamo", the illegal sale of our ancestors farmlands at Abenaso, Abotanso, Anyamesere etc, and she still wants to become a King... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Condo owners told to remove religious statues Oct 9, 2007
Karen Bauer, the community property manager with the Bellmore-based Total Community Management Corp. and who issued the letters, declined to comment. Peggy Wisnoski, a resident of the community since April, received a letter from Bauer in August after displaying a statue of St. Francis of Assisi in her garden. (Newsday -- Business)
Sidewalks, Trees And Fences Oct 1, 2007
A tree typically becomes community property shared by adjacent neighbors if the trunk stands on the borderline between the two properties. Then, both or all owners are responsible. (RealtyTimes)
L-D Elementary students color walls of schools Sep 29, 2007
"For the kids to see their imagery, how it fits into the overall mural and then, once the painting starts, it becomes community property and they must work together to complete the project. Then it's all about following through, picking out the areas that they see that need work and getting all the details taken care of," she said. Wipf says the mural projects are a permanent process that are fun to plan and start, although, the finishing part is the art work, with an emphasis on work. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
What They Dont Want You To Know About The Jena 6 Case Sep 28, 2007
They have vandalized and destroyed both school property and community property ... They have vandalized and destroyed both school property and community property. (Townhall.com)
Keeping bothersome birds at bay Sep 24, 2007
"Spending a small fraction -- in some cases maybe 2 percent -- of a grounds maintenance budget to protect a much larger investment when Canadian geese populations are controlled on a commercial or community property is a small price to pay," Gosnell said. Geese are like flying cows, said Dr. Larry Katz, chairman of the Animal Science Department at the School of Environmental and Biological Science at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Resident complains about band noise Sep 12, 2007
knd wrote on Sep 11, 2007 3:29 PM:" Property owners DO have rights. My personal property is NOT "community property"; no "community" helps pay prop taxes. You don't give up rights based on who/what you live nextto. Who expects (esp. those w/o children), when buying a house, to listen to loud music into the night? Who would expect that after 7 quiet years living near a B suddenly there are weekly fireworks at 11pm because that's what bridal parties now want? Bottom line: there may be an... (Carroll County Times, MD)
Leader calls theater community property Sep 3, 2007
Coming off what he calls a wild two weeks, the new executive director of Turnage Theaters Foundation says he has a singular mission: To let people know that a piece of community property is about to make its long-awaited debut. The construction is right on the money and everything is really beautiful, said Robert Chumbley, who has held his post all of 16 days. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Bach sued by divorce lawyer Aug 28, 2007
Opri said she knew when she was hired by Bach that the actress had little money and that the only way to get paid was to go after Hasselhoff's share of the couple's community property. Judge Mark A. Juhas ruled that Bach never consented to having Opri file a claim against Hasselhoff. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Going past domestic partnership Aug 9, 2007
AB 205 secured some important rights for domestic partners, including community property, child custody and financial support after a dissolution. But the law's defects remain: It puts lesbian and gay couples in a distinct system that is inferior and confusing. (Los Angeles Times)
Kobe And Wife Vanessa May Be Calling It Quits Aug 4, 2007
This is, of course, community property and subject to the conditions of the settlement. However, at this point in Kobes career the best may yet to come. (CBS2.com, CA)
Reappraisal reduces value of Vermont IBM plant Jul 28, 2007
In the just-completed reappraisal of community property, experts valued the Essex Junction facility at $104 million, down from its previous assessment more than a decade ago of $147. 5 million. (WCAX.com, VT)
Harry M. Fain, 88; family law attorney pushed for no-fault divorce in state Jul 14, 2007
In a traditional divorce, a court considered who was responsible for the failure of the marriage because of issues such as adultery or desertion and then justified an unequal division of community property based on that finding. In no-fault divorce, community property is divided equally, without concern for who was at fault ... The commission recommended no-fault divorce, an equal division of community property and the creation of a statewide family court "with jurisdiction over all matters... (Los Angeles Times)
AH: Anne Heche and ex battle over furniture, cat Jul 11, 2007
She states in the document that the home is up for sale, and that she repeatedly asked Laffoon over the course of months what community property hed like to keep, with no response from him. I will begin work on my show Men in Trees on July 15, 2007, in Vancouver, British Columbia, she wrote. (MSNBC -- News)
Richtersveld a World Heritage Site Jun 30, 2007
hub community property association. Responding to the announcement on Thursday was Carmen Cloete of the Richtersveld CPA (community property association). (iAfrica.com)
Marriage and money -- unfamiliar territory Jun 25, 2007
Q: Steven from San Francisco says, "My partner and I just signed paperwork at a title company to refinance our condo. We had to select how we wanted to hold title. Since we are registered domestic partners, we selected community property with right of survivorship. Our escrow officer was not sure if this was available to us, though. Do you know whether registered domestic partners are now covered under community property laws?" ... "Every instance of state law that mentions or applies to married... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Old West Tampa stuck in modern times Jun 21, 2007
While several businesses have thrived there for many years, others have given way to the kinds of shops that don't necessarily constitute the "highest and best use" of community property. Developers' past efforts to purchase and restore buildings, many dating back to the early 20th century, have been stymied by either historical preservation requirements or underestimated expenses involved in returning the structures to their former glory. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Financial stakes can be higher for older newlyweds Jun 18, 2007
"Younger people are typically better off financially getting married,'' she said. "But the older you get, the less it makes sense," she said. Older couples planning to walk down the aisle should talk about the following issues: -- Should our money marry? Decide immediately whether you'll combine finances or keep them separate. Particularly in community property states, in which marital property is considered jointly owned, once you commingle funds it can be very difficult to separate them.... (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Divorce settled -- except frozen embryos Jun 18, 2007
" Counseling failed, and in August 2003, 16 months after the canceled embryo transfer, the couple mediated the dissolution of their six-year marriage. She got the house in this Houston suburb, near NASA's Johnson Space Center, and most of the furnishings. He got the 32-inch Sony TV, a futon and dinette set, and the 1998 Honda Civic. They could not agree, however, on the disposition of one piece of community property -- the three embryos of the original six that had survived the freezing process.... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Just wed? Cash in on this advice Jun 12, 2007
Any income or asset acquired during marriage is considered community property except for gifts and inheritances intended for one spouse, which remains that spouse's separate property. If a couple divorce, each spouse gets all his or her separate property and half of the community property, unless a prenuptial agreement states otherwise ... If you get a gift or inheritance from your uncle and deposit the check in your joint checking account, it's difficult to disentangle from community property. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Judge, husband accused of fraud Jun 10, 2007
The lawsuit contends that the divorce is an attempt to protect her share of their community property from any judgment against Edward Salcido. DeAnn Salcido, who hears family law and other cases in El Cajon Superior Court, declined to comment on the lawsuit and referred all questions to her lawyer, Ken Medel. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Gays and lesbians allowed conjugal visits in prisons Jun 1, 2007
The law took effect in 2005 and allows domestic partners rights to things like community property and making funeral arrangements. "This was very much part of the intent of the law, we're glad the department is finally moving to adapt the regulations,'' said Geoffrey Kors, executive director of Equality California. Groups that oppose gay marriage and domestic partnerships were upset with the new regulations. "The ACLU's assault on marriage in California has produced this nonsensical policy that... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Embryos at center of custody fight Jun 1, 2007
When it comes to splitting up community property in the wake of a divorce, usually it is the material things that come to mind. Things like cars and homes. (KHOU.com, TX)
Her embryos or his? May 30, 2007
They could not agree, however, on the disposition of one piece of community property the three embryos of the original six that had survived the freezing process. Augusta wanted to take possession and have them implanted, agreeing to release Randy from any financial or parental obligation. (Los Angeles Times)
