OBAMA AD MOCKS... Aug 22, 2008
Jonathan Martin's Blog: Obama turns McCain 'houses' into ad - Politico. I'll have to check on that. (The Drudge Report)
McCain himself 'does not own any of the properties'... Aug 22, 2008
" -- The President of the United States of America Party: Independent Reply #13 Date: Aug. 21, 2008 - 5:03 PM EST Well folks didn't I warn you that our corrupt liberal press would come out to defend their boy, Obama? With the polls so close now and the one flounering around his pals at Politico, MartinKOS and Mike Allen, decided they would help him out. All the flaming liberal news outlets are carrying this story and it appears they are TRYING to turn the elite tables around on McCain. The... (The Drudge Report)
Employers tied in knots Aug 16, 2008
Divorce raises its own issues, related to the difference between state and federal laws on community property. A host of other human resource issues also could be affected by differences in state and federal law, from family and medical leave to fair employment rules (see box). (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Can't bear to watch Aug 15, 2008
California is a community property state -- meaning, the spouses get a 50/50 split of the couple's assets, and the messier and more expensive it gets, the more the baseball club could stand to take a beating, short of a sale. There is no pre-nuptial agreement -- and even if there were, they were married in 1963, long before the Padres came into the picture. (CBS News)
Separated but together Aug 11, 2008
In a community property state such as California, assets acquired during the marriage from property to retirement funds get split in two. The shaky economy amplifies the impact. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Giles not departing at least not in '08 Aug 9, 2008
Giles mentioned the divorce proceedings between Padres majority owners John and Becky Moores remember, California is a community property state and wondered whether there might be a drastic reduction in payroll next year. If so, the Padres could bid adieu to such veterans as Trevor Hoffman and Greg Maddux as well as Giles. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
11 News Court Blog: Osteen trial update Aug 9, 2008
McKamie: "Well, we are a community property state, and what Victoria has to pay, comes out of your pocket, too.". Osteen: "Yes, if you are talking about that, too.". (KHOU.com, TX)
Petco box is bone of contention Aug 7, 2008
In California, a spouse is entitled to half of community property, defined as assets acquired or income earned by a married person while living with his or her spouse. In February, when asked about how the divorce would affect the Padres, Sandra Morris said, Everybody's got the best interest of the Padres in mind. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Report says SV housing affordable Jul 30, 2008
Residents with neighborhood associations often have a greater sense of ownership and investment in personal and community property, according to the study. The Southwest Sierra Vista Resident Association stands as an example of the benefits, said Councilwoman Hank Huisking. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Obituaries in the news Jul 7, 2008
Until the 1970s, Louisiana's community property law made the husband "head and master of the community," giving him total control of his wife's assets ... Her suggestion was an "equal management" plan that would let either spouse manage community property, with limited exceptions. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Court says spouses not liable in business guarantee Jul 4, 2008
He also said their bank account - what Rackmaster was trying to take - was community property. Rackmaster conceded the account was community property but cited state law that said such property is liable for a spouse's debts, even outside this state, if they would be community debt if incurred inside Arizona ... That purpose, Weisberg said, would be frustrated if a husband were able to charge the wife's interest in community property to debts he guaranteed. (AZCentral -- Business)
NCSD to allow Proposition 218 protest to proceed Jul 2, 2008
Last week, directors voted 4-1, with board President Mike Winn dissenting, to allow the protest to go forward on a proposed 928 equity buy-in fee Blacklake community property owners and residents are being asked to pay to merge the two water systems. But on a separate 4-1 vote, with Director Larry Vierheilig dissenting, the board asked the staff to determine how that buy-in fee would affect water rates of Town and Blacklake division customers. (Santa Maria Times)
Revised ramp plan spares houses Jun 30, 2008
To build retaining walls, some of Del Mar Villas' community property would be taken, but not as much as the direct-connector option. The hybrid: Combines the west-to-north ramp with the auxiliary lane from southbound I-5 to eastbound Route 56. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Gas prices take toll on taxpayers Jun 29, 2008
Because cards are not individually assigned, they are more like community property, he said. It s impossible to track who uses what card with what vehicle, Mr. Jarbola said, pointing out a bill may show that a particular card was used three days in a row, but it may have been used by three different detectives. (Scranton Times, PA)
List of bills signed by Jindal Jun 24, 2008
This bill relates to the possession and use of a family residence or community property in the event of divorce. SB 235 Nevers. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Who will get custody of Padres in divorce? Jun 23, 2008
The Padres' majority owner appears to be in liquidation mode, selling off pieces of his vast empire in order to satisfy the community property requirements of ending a marriage in California. Yet exactly what that might mean for his ballclub is still hard to forecast five months after Becky Moores filed for dissolution. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ask Realty Times Jun 20, 2008
This happens because the cheap sale will show up on community property records and those recent comparables help buyers determine the bids they might make for local homes. That you have faithfully paid your mortgage is irrelevant. (RealtyTimes)
St. Albans Fights Against Slaughterhouse Neighbor Jun 20, 2008
Friday June 20, 2008. The building on Farmers Boulevard that’s less than a month away from becoming a slaughterhouse. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
California 'marriage' decision Jun 13, 2008
This would not only wreak havoc in California, creating problems with community property, parental rights, custody, visitation and alimony, but also in New Jersey, Vermont or Connecticut. Individuals from those states currently in a civil union could come to California and enter into same-sex "marriage" with someone other than their civil union partner. (NJ.com -- Times)
Alumni Medalist Dresselhaus will speak at ReunionConvocation; other alumni to receive honors for service May 30, 2008
Shulman s recent publications include a two-volume collection of writings, The Wisdom of Practice and Teaching as Community Property (2004), and Educating Lawyers: Preparation for the Profession of Law (2007). A 19-year faculty member of Michigan State University, Shulman founded and co-directed the Institute for Research on Teaching. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Restoring a classic May 21, 2008
org Jamie Cawood and Andrew Morrow are partners in Community Property Development LLC ... Community Property Development LLC, made up of brothers-in-law Jamie Cawood and Andrew Morrow, have fixed up and filled the building's first two floors with smaller tenants and currently is restoring the 6,000-square-foot third floor into an event space led by a former chef. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Earlier: Same-sex marriage upheld by state court May 17, 2008
They cited state laws that provide marital benefits such as inheritance, hospital visitation, community property and child support to registered domestic partners, most of them same-sex couples. The state is unable to provide federal marital benefits, such as joint federal income tax filing and Social Security survivors' rights, because those are governed by federal law. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Perusing prenuptial agreements May 14, 2008
If the parent pays child support out of community property, that parent might have to reimburse the community after divorce ... If you work in the business during marriage, part of the appreciation in the firm's value will become community property, absent a prenup ... In a prenup, you can clearly establish that it is one spouse's separate debt and that any community property used to repay the debt is reimbursable upon divorce. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Monday update: No disciplinary hearing set yet for Kelso lawyer Ott May 13, 2008
In 1997, the Bar Association suspended Ott for 30 days for ethical violations, including unlawfully tape recording a client conference and directing his staff to alter a community property agreement. At that time, the Bar Association also noted that throughout the proceedings, Ott refused to acknowledge the "wrongful nature" of his conduct. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Planning to get married? Who has the info on prenups? I do. May 4, 2008
In California, a community property state, any assets a spouse owns before marriage are that spouse's separate property ... During marriage, anything either spouse earns or acquires with those earnings is community property, owned 50-50 ... Upon death or divorce, each spouse is entitled to half the community property. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Four more homes lost to Flathead gas spill Apr 22, 2008
Construction of a permanent water treatment plant on community property in the 25-lot subdivision will begin this week, and officials are working to hurry along the permitting process that will allow crews to dig a 400-foot-long trench along the shoreline in front of some of the condemned homes in an effort to capture more of the product. Joining the Kohlers in being forced from their permanent residences were neighbors Tom and Rita Jones, and Debra Sykes. (Missoulian, MT)
Lute Olson's divorce heats up over money issues Apr 22, 2008
McCarthy wrote that a preliminary injunction barred each side from transferring any "joint, common or community property.". Calls to the coach, who was recruiting, and to his attorney were not returned. (AZCentral -- News)
McCain releases his 2007 taxes Apr 20, 2008
Because Arizona is a community property state, McCain and his wife each must report one-half of their shared income and expenses. So, though McCain reported $258,800 in taxable income on his 2007 return, the couple's joint taxable income was twice that amount. (Yahoo News)
Forced to evacuate: Flathead Lake couple must leave home because of fuel spill Apr 19, 2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will take over as the regulatory body in charge of the site, it was announced Friday, and a much larger water treatment system will be installed on community property in the subdivision. The system will include two 15-cubic-foot carbon filters, the same size as those currently on the lake bed filtering water from the springs, as backups to two new 40-cubic-foot filters that will be installed in a 24-by-32-foot building to be constructed. (Missoulian, MT)
Schwarzenegger's Gay Marriage Shift Apr 12, 2008
com, whose amendment would revoke domestic-partnership benefits including hospital visitation, community property and child support. "He's pandering to this group.". (Time.com)
Business Structure Basics Apr 9, 2008
Unless you are in a community property state in which your spouse is vested with a one-half interest, you alone have full control and responsibility for the operation. The General PartnershipLike the sole proprietorship, starting up the general partnership could be a relatively easy process. (Entrepreneur)
REGION: Another Ike Turner ex wants cut of estate Apr 4, 2008
The two were married in Las Vegas in 1995, and split five years later, according to her filing, but the divorce was "riddled with problems" and she was never given her portion of the community property, she argued in court documents. The ex-wife wants the court to let her have her piece of the property she and Turner had when they divorced. (North County Times)
Beer Executive Could Be Next First Lady Apr 3, 2008
Arizona is a community property state, so McCain may share possessions his wife didn't inherit, such as their primary home. Cindy McCain, through a family trust, sold the family mansion in Phoenix for $3. (New York Post)
Common needs spur growth in cohousing developments Mar 17, 2008
The office of Kraus-Fitch Architects in Amherst, for example, is located within Pioneer Valley Cohousing where both Mary Kraus and Laura Fitch have each lived since 1994; a number of residents living in Jamaica Plain Cohousing are psychotherapists and share an office within their community; and 43-year-old Larry Anderson, a lobsterman who lives at Two Echo Cohousing in Brunswick, Maine, builds his traps and stores them on community property. Anderson throws an annual lobster bake as payment for... (Boston Globe)
Over 500 watch historic hearing on live video Mar 6, 2008
Seth Weisburst, 31, was prepared to skip his community property class at Hastings College of the Law to watch a live feed of the hearing shown at the school auditorium, but ultimately he didn't have to. "The professor canceled class because she wanted us to go listen," Weisburst said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
LETTER: Christ inspires many to love their neighbor Mar 5, 2008
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. How do you observe St. Patrick's Day. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Testimony begins: Mother takes stand in Thompson Falls incest trial Mar 5, 2008
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Moores has advice for fellow team-owner Spanos on site for next stadium Feb 28, 2008
In California, there is an equal split in community property, and Padres property certainly was part of the John and Becky Moores' community when hubby purchased the baseball team in December 1994. So, we can't help wondering. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Domestic partner law should pass without a hitch through Senate Feb 25, 2008
The new benefits would include probate and trusts, community property, homestead exemptions and guardianship and powers of attorney. La Corte reported. (Longview Daily News, WA)
House Passes Domestic Partnership Expansion Bill Feb 16, 2008
The measure adds domestic partners to sections of laws where previously only spouses were mentioned, including areas referring to probate and trusts, community property and homestead exemptions. Copyright 2008 by. (KIRO TV, WA)
Washington House passes expansion of same-sex benefits Feb 16, 2008
The measure adds domestic partners to sections of laws where previously only spouses were mentioned, including areas referring to probate and trusts, community property and homestead exemptions, and guardianship and powers of attorney. The underlying domestic partnership law, passed last year, already provides hospital visitation rights, the ability to authorize autopsies and organ donations, and inheritance rights when there is no will. (Longview Daily News, WA)
After divorce, what to do with the ring? Feb 11, 2008
"The ring belongs to the recipient spouse and is not part of the marital or community property if it was given as a gift before the marriage," she said. Across the country, however, the laws are changing. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Wife of Moores files for divorce Feb 6, 2008
The filing states that the exact nature and extent of their community property is unknown at this time ... In California, a spouse is entitled to half of community property, which is defined as assets acquired or income earned by a married person while living with his or her spouse. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Mulling Over Movies and Politics Jan 25, 2008
I mean, if I were the judge and Mrs. Penn testified that shed finally had her fill of Seans going on like a besotted teenager about how cool Hugo Chavez is, Id be happy to give her custody of the kids and 100% of the community property, including the Oscar he should never have won for his hammy over-the-top performance in Mystic River ... I mean, if I were the judge and Mrs. Penn testified that shed finally had her fill of Seans going on like a besotted teenager about how cool... (Townhall.com)
Explanation of condo "governing documents" Jan 16, 2008
It sets forth the duties and responsibilities of the association and its members with respect to community property. Rules and regulations may be issued by the association to address details and specific procedures. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Despite legal pitfalls, cohabitation trend grows Dec 24, 2007
Living together means assets are held separately, while in a marriage everything is divided equally in New Mexico, a "community property" state. Or, in the alternative, why not simply recognize that cohabiting has become prevalent, and adopt laws to deal with it. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Mayor Simmonds at it again Dec 21, 2007
Brian wrote on Dec 20, 2007 1:41 PM:" Each person's opinion is important and counts? Oh how special! We're not talking about community property here, gal pal. We're talking about property that you dont own. Each person's opinion doesn't really matter or count, not even yours, when we are talking about someone elses property. This is what so many posters here have said. You would like to see everyones property thrown in a mixing bowl and treated as public land where only your interests... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Clinton Triangulation Comes Full Circle Dec 19, 2007
On the blog now: Updated at 7:22 AM. Updated: 2:36 AM 12/19/07. (Townhall.com)
Millionaire Sentenced In Wife's Death Dec 8, 2007
5 million in community property with his wife. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Calif. man gets life sentence for paying for wife's murder Dec 8, 2007
5 million in community property with his wife. MOST READ STORIES. (AZCentral -- News)
Millionaire given life sentence for hiring someone to kill estranged wife Dec 8, 2007
5 million in community property with his wife. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. (WWLTV.com, LA)
County sued over animal cruelty case Nov 15, 2007
The lawsuit filed by Harold Walsh claims Animal Services illegally seized the 121 animals, which were community property, and failed to return them after his wife's trial ended, according to his attorney, Adam Fairbairn ... That purchase (using Harold's money) makes the animals community property, whether they like it or not. (Santa Maria Times)
Schuster had a financial stake in husband's death, accountant says Nov 14, 2007
But if the Schusters, who separated in 2002, had divorced, Larissa Schuster would have received only half of her husband's retirement savings and their community property would have been split equally, Quinn said. Larissa Schuster, a 47-year-old former biochemist from Clovis, is accused of murdering her husband in July 2003, stuffing his body into a barrel and filling it with acid. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Capriers want to know Nov 2, 2007
We have been reassured that the trees were not harmed, and were placed on community property where they can still be enjoyed by all. Falk himself oversaw their transplanting and has offered his hand in a daily inspection of each of them to be sure that they receive ample water until well-rooted. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
City shuns gift from Love Shack Oct 24, 2007
City refuses Love Shack owner's gift toward firetruck. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 10/24/07. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Needville Harvest Fest promises fun-filled weekend Oct 18, 2007
t use to be an eyesore, now its a beautiful community property for people to use. said raffle Chairman Cotton Manville. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Why Should The Next Kumawuman Chief Come From The Ananangya Aduana Gate? Oct 14, 2007
I detest the fact that certain people are abnormally greedy, same believing in "all for me, but nothing for others", especially, when these people are mismanaging public or community property, embezzling funds as though they will never die. If after all this dismal performance with nothing palpable to show for her seventeen years on the throne, but the sad loss of the "Abamo", the illegal sale of our ancestors farmlands at Abenaso, Abotanso, Anyamesere etc, and she still wants to become a King... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Condo owners told to remove religious statues Oct 9, 2007
Karen Bauer, the community property manager with the Bellmore-based Total Community Management Corp. and who issued the letters, declined to comment. Peggy Wisnoski, a resident of the community since April, received a letter from Bauer in August after displaying a statue of St. Francis of Assisi in her garden. (Newsday -- Business)
Sidewalks, Trees And Fences Oct 1, 2007
A tree typically becomes community property shared by adjacent neighbors if the trunk stands on the borderline between the two properties. Then, both or all owners are responsible. (RealtyTimes)
L-D Elementary students color walls of schools Sep 29, 2007
"For the kids to see their imagery, how it fits into the overall mural and then, once the painting starts, it becomes community property and they must work together to complete the project. Then it's all about following through, picking out the areas that they see that need work and getting all the details taken care of," she said. Wipf says the mural projects are a permanent process that are fun to plan and start, although, the finishing part is the art work, with an emphasis on work. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
What They Dont Want You To Know About The Jena 6 Case Sep 28, 2007
They have vandalized and destroyed both school property and community property ... They have vandalized and destroyed both school property and community property. (Townhall.com)
Keeping bothersome birds at bay Sep 24, 2007
"Spending a small fraction -- in some cases maybe 2 percent -- of a grounds maintenance budget to protect a much larger investment when Canadian geese populations are controlled on a commercial or community property is a small price to pay," Gosnell said. Geese are like flying cows, said Dr. Larry Katz, chairman of the Animal Science Department at the School of Environmental and Biological Science at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Resident complains about band noise Sep 12, 2007
knd wrote on Sep 11, 2007 3:29 PM:" Property owners DO have rights. My personal property is NOT "community property"; no "community" helps pay prop taxes. You don't give up rights based on who/what you live nextto. Who expects (esp. those w/o children), when buying a house, to listen to loud music into the night? Who would expect that after 7 quiet years living near a B suddenly there are weekly fireworks at 11pm because that's what bridal parties now want? Bottom line: there may be an... (Carroll County Times, MD)
Leader calls theater community property Sep 3, 2007
Coming off what he calls a wild two weeks, the new executive director of Turnage Theaters Foundation says he has a singular mission: To let people know that a piece of community property is about to make its long-awaited debut. The construction is right on the money and everything is really beautiful, said Robert Chumbley, who has held his post all of 16 days. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Bach sued by divorce lawyer Aug 28, 2007
Opri said she knew when she was hired by Bach that the actress had little money and that the only way to get paid was to go after Hasselhoff's share of the couple's community property. Judge Mark A. Juhas ruled that Bach never consented to having Opri file a claim against Hasselhoff. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
