we have been seperated for 5 years & he doesnt no about this .i cant afford the divorce until i get the money from the law suite. Do i have to tell him ?We live in New York .
2006-11-13 17:06:27 · 9 answers · asked by merillo5 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
All depends on what it is for. If he was involved I think he would be. If he found out it could create problems. I agree with most comments already given and that is you should see a lawyer and get the right advice. That way you won't get any nasty surprises later on.
2006-11-13 17:15:15 · answer #1 · answered by SEO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello:
This is an extremely important issue. While I don't believe that New York is a community property state, you need to consult with an attorney.
There are attorneys that work on a contingency basis. That means when you receive your settlement they get their fee. If you don't receive a settlement, then they can't charge you. But this agreement has to be formalized at the beginning of the case.
The following website can help you find an attorney that has specialized knowledge regarding cases like yours and works in your area of the state. Good luck.
http://www.globallawyerreferral.com/helpful_hints.shtml
2006-11-13 17:23:20 · answer #2 · answered by sonorarat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New York is not a community property state, but is an equitable division state.
Assets will be divided at the time of divorce; the assets and debts will be divided in a manner that fairly represents the parties contributions to the marriage.
2006-11-13 17:10:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The winnings in a lawsuit is a personal act and is an exclusive property of a spouse without the participation or effort of the other spouse.
2006-11-13 17:43:23 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not too sure about my answer for the USA...but in Alberta Canada.Before you are legally divorced any monetary gain,( lotto, inheritance etc.)to be kept from "ex" must be put in a new bank account and you can not borrow from it.If you do, even to pay for divorce, it then become matrimonial money.
2006-11-13 17:24:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the two of you are separated I would not think you would have to share it, but if you were not separated at the time the law suit came about then you would have to.
2006-11-13 17:19:20 · answer #6 · answered by lpnblondie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, being you are not divorced it is considered maritial property. You must tell him.
2006-11-13 17:10:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't see why you would have to tell him
I am not a lawyer.
2006-11-13 17:08:20 · answer #8 · answered by profile image 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not with a good lawyer
2006-11-13 17:08:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋