No. H032258. March 24, 2009. Appeal from the Superior Court of Santa Clara County, No. FL127770, Edward J. Davila, Judge. Law Office of Mary K. Simpson, Mary K. Simpson; Law Office of Mary Bird and Mary C. Bird for Appellant. Law Office of Lance A. Russell and Lance A. Russell for Respondent. OPINION McADAMS, J. In this marital dissolution case, the parties dispute the proper characterization of disability benefits. Prior to the marriage, the wife had purchased a private disability policy, paid all
No. E043770. December 16, 2008. Appeal from the Superior Court of San Bernardino County, No. SBFSS85992, Duke D. Rouse, Judge. Retired judge of the San Bernardino Superior Court, assigned by the Chief Justice pursuant to article VI, section 6 of the California Constitution. Michael Brooks, in pro. per., for Appellant. Somers Somers and Richard B. Somers for Respondent Executive Capital Group, Inc. No appearance for Respondent Annikkawa A. Robinson. OPINION KING, J. I. INTRODUCTION After Michael W
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