CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Community Property Issues
......Use of C/P Pendente Lite
6 Cards On This Topic:
  • Party may be charged for use of c/p asset pendente lite, but not if parties are also making reasonable payments thereon.
  • Supported spouse should be charged for c/p spent on living expenses in excess of amount ultimately ordered as temporary support.
  • Accounts receivable of H's business spent by W for living expenses after separation not reimbursable to H.
  • Parties may expend c/p funds after separation for necessities of life.
  • W not entitled to interest on c/p share of H’s s/p business during postseparation accounting period.
  • Watts charges for fair rental value of c/p pendente lite.