Torres

BACKGROUND

Husband and Wife were married for over 28 years before separating in June 2020 following a domestic violence allegation. Husband moved out of

1 the home and filed for divorce the next month. After their separation, Wife paid all household expenses from community funds until the court ordered Husband to pay temporary spousal support. Meanwhile, the parties attempted to divide their assets and resolve permanent spousal support. In August 2021, Wife successfully sought sanctions against Husband for breaching his fiduciary duties and discovery misconduct. The trial court issued sanctions against him payable as Wife’s attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to Family Code sections 271 and 2030.1 The trial took place in June 2022. The principal disputed issues were spousal support, the division of community property — i.e., the home and various financial accounts — and reimbursements for alleged expenditures from separate funds. Wife also requested further monetary sanctions because Husband had continued to not fully disclose the existence and value of assets that he managed. The trial court first divided Husband’s Bayer, US, LLC pension, and 401k (Bayer account), Fluor…