I need quick help spousal petition

[gfro]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ca. My husband died 10 months ago without a will. His name was the only one on the title although it was purchased with our monies and considered by us as community property. I have filed the spousal petition. I made many mistakes and omissions. I thought I had a grip on it now but when talking to the judge's secretary , she sounded doubtful about needing attach. 7b too ( description and confirmation of my half of community property). I said if I am saying this is community property, don't I need this too? She said she could not tell me this. Do I need 7b? And if not, what would 7a say ? - right now it describes husband's " 1/2 interest in the following community property" . Would it describe husband 's "full interest" in community property? Hope someone sees this familiar with such a problem.....thanksWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[tecate]

Sounds like you need both. 7b would be your undivided one-half interest in the property.

Neither of you have a full interest if the property is community.

 

[gfro]

Thanks...I thought so too. The secretary can not give legal advice of course but she sounded so doubtful about needing that attachment it worried me. Does it sound like there's a step I am missing? I mean, can I assert this is community property on a spousal petition without some kind of preliminary decision?

 

[tecate]

I don't think you are missing a step. Go ahead and assert.