In Re Marriage of Kahan

In this family law matter, the interlocutory judgment as to the dissolution only was filed May 27, 1981. After trial on property issues, a “Further Judgment re Dissolution of Marriage” was filed September 10, 1981. Petitioner Priscilla Kahan (Priscilla) appeals from this second interlocutory judgment. In light of supervening Civil Code section 4800.2, we reverse and remand to the trial court for further proceedings in accordance with the opinions expressed herein. In all other respects the judgment is affirmed.

The contentions on appeal are as follows:

I. The Family Residence

Our task when reviewing the sufficiency of the evidence “begins and ends with a determination as to whether there is any substantial evidence, contradicted or uncontradicted, which will support the conclusion reached by the [trier of fact].” (Crawford v. Southern Pacific Co. (1935) 3 Cal.2d 427, 429 [ 45 P.2d 183 ]; italics added.) Substantial evidence in this regard is any evidence which is not “unbelievable per se.” (Evje v. City Title Ins. Co. (1953) 120 Cal.App.2d 488 [ 261 P.2d 279 ].) When two inferences can reasonably be drawn from the facts presented, this court is without power to…