Pre-Owned California Community Property: Examples and Explanations (Paperback) 073554025X 9780735540255

The author presents a unique, class-tested framework for understanding characterization of California community property: - the FITS acronym -- standing for Funds, Intentions, and Title -- helps students understand the roles these elements play in the characterization process The book provides a current and complete review of the most challenging aspects of California community property law: - an extensive chapter on joint titles and reimbursement -- the most difficult part of California community property law -- uses examples that thoroughly explain possible scenarios and include the thorny problem of retroactivity - coverage of premarital agreements includes explanations of the Barry Bonds case and Pendleton v. Fireman, as well as the most recent amendments to the Premarital Agreement Act - the text addresses specific property areas