Marriage of Hering CA6

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaMay 15, 2023H050515California3,625 words

Opinion

Opinion

Danner, J.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Heather and Elmer married in 2010 and separated in 2016. In October 2016, Heather filed a petition for dissolution of the marriage. In December 2016, Elmer filed a response and request for dissolution. Sometime after their separation, Heather bought the 2018 camper which is at issue in this appeal. Elmer cosigned the loan on the camper. In October 2019, Heather and Elmer entered into a marital settlement agreement (agreement). Heather was represented by counsel, and Elmer was self-represented. In January 2020, the trial court filed a judgment of dissolution (judgment). The judgment expressly incorporates the agreement and reserves jurisdiction to the court “to make other orders necessary to carry out this judgment.” The stated purpose of the agreement “is to make a final and complete settlement of all rights and obligations” between Heather and Elmer, including their “respective property rights, and [their] responsibility for debts.” The agreement describes the relevant details of Heather’s and Elmer’s marriage and separation, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property division and confirmation of separate property, the…

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