prosedivorcee
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The original separate property was a gift of a check made out to one of the spouses. The money was used to purchase 40% of jointly held real estate that had appreciated passively due to inflation. Would the gift be credited back first and the balance divided proportionately? As the remaining 60% is marital, 30% goes to each spouse. So I believe the split should be 70% (40% + 30%) spouse with original gift / 30% spouse without the original gift. Would this be accurate?
Is a copy of the original gift check proof of the separate property? What other facts would the judge need? The judge dislikes the other party's attorney, and spouse has made it obvious to be a bum.
Is a copy of the original gift check proof of the separate property? What other facts would the judge need? The judge dislikes the other party's attorney, and spouse has made it obvious to be a bum.