Q: together 16 years legally married 9 kids, own home What am I entitled to He says nothing because I’m a homemaker
He didn’t want me to work, I stayed home and raised 2 kids.
Did all the repairs personally, always logged what I spent on house and kids.
Now he says that I’m not entitled to anything because I don’t work
A: You're entitled to half of community property acquired during the marriage. Items acquired during the period of cohabitation are separate property. You may or may not be entitled to a portion of his separate property. You need a consultation with an attorney to figure out what you are entitled to. You are likely entitled to spousal support in addition to child support
A: That is incorrect. California is a community property state. So, if property or debt was acquired after marriage but before the break-up, while you were living in California, that property is community property. California law requires all community property assets and debts to be divided equally. The fact that you might not have worked outside of the home has nothing to do with the analysis.
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See: http://www.courts.ca.gov/1039.htm
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