Pinto v. Smalz

This case is an equitable proceeding for the dissolution of a domestic partnership. Petitioner seeks review of the trial court’s division of property. She argues that the trial court erred when it failed to award her an equitable interest in the proceeds of the sale of the real property in which she and respondent, her domestic partner, resided during the last years of their relationship. She also argues that the trial court erred in granting a motion to dismiss respondent’s mother, a third-party respondent. On de novo review, we modify the judgment.

Petitioner and respondent had a 10-year…