Sherman

Melanie Sherman appeals from a further judgment on reserved issues in a marital dissolution action. She contends the trial court incorrectly calculated the community property interest in a residence Richard Sherman purchased before the marriage because the court valued the residence as of the date of the parties’ separation instead of the date of trial. She also contends the trial court erred in rejecting her claim for reimbursement to the community for support payments Richard made with community property funds to his former spouse and their children. We agree with Melanie’s position on the first issue, but disagree with her as to the second. Accordingly, we affirm the judgment in part, reverse it in part and remand the matter to the trial court with directions.

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS BELOW

The Shermans married in July 1995 and separated in October 2001. They had two children together. During the marriage, the Shermans lived in a residence in Pacific Palisades which Richard had purchased in November 1993 for $1,226,599.50. The Shermans used $99,475 in community property funds to pay down the mortgage on the residence. In August 1998, Richard refinanced the residence and…