PROPERTY DECLARATION
Judicial Council Form FL-160
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO — FAMILY LAW DIVISION
| Petitioner: | Elena Lopez |
| Respondent: | Carlos Lopez |
| Case Number: | 24DN012756 (FICTIONAL) |
| Date of Declaration: | March 3, 2026 |
| Date of Marriage: | March 22, 2014 |
| Date of Separation: | October 15, 2025 |
This declaration identifies the property interests of Petitioner Elena Lopez as of the date of separation. Values are estimates unless otherwise indicated. This declaration is subject to amendment as additional financial information is obtained.
SCHEDULE 1 — COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Property acquired during marriage, presumed community property under Family Code § 760.
Item CP-1 — Marital Residence
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Description | Single-family residence — 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath |
| Address | [Fictional Street Address], Chula Vista, California 91910 |
| Date Acquired | April 2018 |
| Current Fair Market Value (Estimate) | $680,000 |
| Outstanding Mortgage Balance | $390,000 |
| Net Equity (Estimated) | $290,000 |
| Lender | Pacific Lending Group (FICTIONAL) |
| Current Title Vesting | Elena Lopez and Carlos Lopez, husband and wife as community property |
| Petitioner’s Proposed Disposition | Retain with buyout of Respondent’s community interest, pending determination of support |
| Respondent’s Proposed Disposition | Unknown at this time |
Item CP-2 — Carlos Lopez’s 401(k) Retirement Account (Community Interest Portion)
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Description | 401(k) retirement plan through respondent’s employer |
| Plan Administrator | [Employer Plan — Fictional] |
| Approximate Total Balance (Date of Separation) | $94,000 |
| Estimated Community Interest | Portion accrued during marriage (March 2014–October 2025) — to be determined by QDRO specialist |
| Note | Requires Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) for division. Flagged for attorney. |
Item CP-3 — Elena Lopez’s IRA (Community Interest Portion)
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Description | Individual Retirement Account — Vanguard (FICTIONAL) |
| Account Number | Ending XXXX-6612 |
| Balance at Date of Separation | $22,400 |
| Estimated Community Interest | Contributions made during marriage — approx. $18,000 (balance at marriage date was approx. $4,400 separate property) |
| Note | Separate property portion addressed in Schedule 2 below. |
Item CP-4 — 2021 Honda CRV (Petitioner’s Vehicle)
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Description | 2021 Honda CR-V EX, AWD, White |
| VIN | [FICTIONAL — Last 4: 4421] |
| Estimated Value (Kelley Blue Book) | $28,500 |
| Outstanding Loan Balance | $13,100 |
| Net Equity | $15,400 |
| Petitioner’s Proposed Disposition | Petitioner to retain; assume loan |
Item CP-5 — 2020 Ford Explorer (Respondent’s Vehicle)
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Description | 2020 Ford Explorer XLT, Gray |
| VIN | [FICTIONAL — Last 4: 8873] |
| Estimated Value (Kelley Blue Book) | $31,200 |
| Outstanding Loan Balance | $18,600 |
| Net Equity | $12,600 |
| Petitioner’s Proposed Disposition | Respondent to retain; assume loan |
Item CP-6 — Joint Savings Account
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Description | Joint savings account |
| Institution | Wells Fargo Bank (FICTIONAL) |
| Account Number | Ending XXXX-2204 |
| Balance at Date of Separation | $28,400 |
| Current Balance (Approx.) | $12,600 (drawn down to cover petitioner’s monthly deficit) |
| Petitioner’s Proposed Disposition | Equal division of balance at date of separation |
Item CP-7 — Joint Checking Account
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Description | Joint checking account |
| Institution | Wells Fargo Bank (FICTIONAL) |
| Account Number | Ending XXXX-8801 |
| Balance at Date of Separation | $4,200 |
| Petitioner’s Proposed Disposition | Equal division |
Community Property Summary:
| Item | Net Value |
|---|---|
| Marital Residence (net equity) | $290,000 |
| Carlos’s 401(k) (community portion — TBD) | ~$80,000 est. |
| Elena’s IRA (community portion) | ~$18,000 |
| Honda CRV (net equity) | $15,400 |
| Ford Explorer (net equity) | $12,600 |
| Joint Savings (at date of separation) | $28,400 |
| Joint Checking (at date of separation) | $4,200 |
| Estimated Total Community Net Value | ~$448,600 |
SCHEDULE 2 — SEPARATE PROPERTY
Property owned before marriage, or acquired during marriage by gift or inheritance, per Family Code §§ 770–771.
Item SP-1 — Pre-Marital Savings Account
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Description | Individual savings account opened prior to marriage |
| Institution | Bank of America (FICTIONAL) |
| Account Number | Ending XXXX-0994 |
| Balance at Date of Marriage (March 2014) | $9,800 (documented) |
| Current Balance | $11,200 (interest and minor additions — tracing analysis may be needed) |
| Basis for Separate Property Claim | Account predates marriage; no community funds deposited per bank records |
Item SP-2 — Inheritance from Petitioner’s Grandmother (2021)
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Description | Cash inheritance received from decedent grandmother’s estate |
| Amount Received | $18,500 |
| Date Received | June 2021 |
| Current Location | Held in separate savings account at [Fictional Credit Union], ending XXXX-7731 |
| Current Balance | $18,900 (with interest) |
| Basis for Separate Property Claim | Gift/inheritance — Family Code § 770; maintained separately, no community funds commingled |
Separate Property Summary:
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-Marital Savings | $11,200 |
| Inheritance (Grandmother) | $18,900 |
| Elena’s IRA — Separate Portion | $4,400 |
| Estimated Total Separate Property | ~$34,500 |
ATTESTATION
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing Property Declaration is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Elena Lopez, Petitioner Date: March 3, 2026
Attachments: Most recent mortgage statement; joint bank account statements (3 months); vehicle loan statements; IRA account statement; pre-marital savings account statement (earliest available); letter from grandmother’s estate counsel confirming inheritance.
This document is a fictional representation created for portfolio purposes only. All names, case numbers, and factual details are invented.