DIVORCE FACT PATTERN
Handsome Gadabout, Husband. and Susie Gadabout, Wife, separated after 20 years of marriage. They have three children: Jason, 14 years, born March 3, 1997; Kathleen, 10 years, born January 4, 2002; and Justin, 6 years, born June 16, 2006.
The date of marriage was January 20, 1992; and the parties separated on January 20, 2012 for a duration of marriage of 20 years and 0 months.
The parties moved from the State of Nevada to the State of California on December 1, 2011 and have resided in California since.
The address of the court is the Los Angeles Superior Court, 111 No. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. All hearings will be heard in Department A-12.
Wife owned a home with her 2 brothers before meeting and marrying Husband. The home is valued at $185,000.
During the marriage, Husband and Wife purchased a lot in Mexico valued at $25,000.
Husband and wife purchased a residence, valued at $300,000 with a remaining mortgage of $75,000 owed to Chase Bank.
Husband and wife purchased household furniture and furnishings (valued at approximately $20,000).
Husband and wife purchased a 2007 sports utility vehicle (valued at $15,000 with a balance owing of $5,000); and a 2007 Kia Sedan valued at $12,000 and a balance owing of $3,000).
Wife wants the car and husband wants the SUV. Wife will assume the bill for the car and husband assumes the bill for the SUV.
This is a California divorce in a community property state.
Wife is seeking Child Support and Spousal Support (for one-half the period of the marriage.)
Husband has been a medical doctor for the past 20 years; and earns approximately $250,000 annually. Husband began working at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in December 2011.
Wife and Husband agree to Joint Legal Custody;
Wife and Husband agree that Wife shall have primary physical custody of the children, (80% custody); with rights of reasonable visitation by Husband, every other weekend, (20% custody).
Wife will retain her married name for sake of the minor children.
Wife will have exclusive use and possession of the residence during pendency of the action; and Husband will assume the $800 monthly mortgage.