| Problem 30.6 a. Lloyd and gloria were married four months ago. Before they were married, Gloria inherited a piece of land from her grandfather. Now that ther are married, to whom does the land belong? b. Frances and Leon are married and have two children. Francis makes $50,000 a year. Leon is an artist and earns very little. Frances uses some of her income to buy a vacation home. If Frances and Leon divorce, who owns the vacation home in a community state? In a separate property state? c. Which is fairer: a separate or a community property system? Problem 30.8 A. Kevin is in an auto accident with a delivery truck. At the hospital, he tells his wife, Rita, that the accident was all his fault. Later, in a lawsuit for damages resulting from the accident, the delivery company subpoenas Rita to testify about Kevin�s statements at the hospital. Does Rita have to testify against her husband? What is Kevin had made statements to his daughter? Could she be forced to testify about those statements? B. Roberto has argued with his wife, Jean for years. In a fit of anger, he rewrites his will leaving his entire fortune to charity. If Roberto dies, will Jean be left with nothing? Explain. C. James and his wife, Ellyn, both work for local companies. James� company, however, is experiencing financial difficulties. He is offered a better position with a company 400 miles away. Ellyn is doing very well with her company and would rather not move. How do they decide what to do? Who has the legal right to make the final decision? Who should have the right? |