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California Community Property Keyed to Carrillo, 11th Ed.
Marriage of Burkle
Citation:
139 Cal. App. 4th 712 (2006)Facts
Ronald and Janet Burkle were married on March 23, 1974. In May 1997, Janet retained Barry Harlan, a certified family law specialist, and filed a petition for dissolution in June 1997. The parties did not proceed to dissolution but instead attempted reconciliation, resuming cohabitation in September 1997. In November 1997, they executed a postmarital agreement that valued community property at approximately $60 million and property Ronald claimed as separate at approximately $87 million. The agreement provided Janet with $30 million plus five percent annual interest as her share of community property upon dissolution, payable in installments, plus $1 million annually while they lived together. Ronald retained management and control of all community assets. Janet was represented by multiple attorneys including three certified family law specialists, forensic accountants, and private investigators. The parties lived together for over four years after executing the agreement. In June 2003, Janet filed a second dissolution petition claiming the agreement was void due to undue influence, fraud, and inadequate disclosure, particularly regarding two business mergers affecting marital assets.
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