Source hierarchy
We prefer the current Judicial Council form page and instructions, California Legislative Information, California Courts self-help material, official federal law and published opinions. Secondary commentary can identify an issue but is not used as the sole authority for a legal proposition.
Automation disclosure
Software assistance is used to organize content, generate consistent metadata, test links and markup, and flag contradictions. Publication is not described as legal review. A page will name an attorney reviewer only after that person reviews the exact published substance.
Dates and corrections
Pages show the date of substantive review. Dates are not refreshed merely to appear current. Material changes to a form, statute or product behavior trigger a new review. A verified public corrections channel will be published here before correction intake opens; until then, consult the cited primary source before relying on a disputed statement.
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Deterministic calculations, visible assumptions, primary sources
Community Property methodology for extraction, reconciliation, California issue spotting, allocation and content review.
California property and disclosure source library
Official California Courts, California Family Code and federal sources used by Community Property.
A better workpaper for the financial side of divorce
Why Community Property exists and what its browser-only California property workflow is designed to improve.