Gardenhire v. Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

Herman and Judith Neal got divorced in 1996; the judgment required Herman to pay Judith $25,000 -- about $21,000 to equalize the division of community property plus another $4,000 for child support arrears. Herman was to pay $15,000 of the amount immediately, and give Judith a promissory note for the balance, secured by a trust deed encumbering Hermans interest in the family residence. Additionally, Herman was ordered to pay about $2,500 a month as child support for the couples three minor children, and another $750 in spousal support for a limited duration.