Retirement
Life Insurance
stocks/bonds
Bank Accounts
etc.
We are in the process of a divorce and I need that information that he has kept from me. He is very controlling and has that kept confidential. I have already seen a lawyer... Isn't there an easy way for the lawyer to request that information from him?
Does my lawyer need my input so that we are sure to have ALL of the information?
I'm confused.
2007-03-01 05:24:27 · 8 answers · asked by Jennifer J 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Your husband by law has to disclose all financial matters under threat jail time and fines. You need to speak with your attorney again he/she will know how to proceed.
2007-03-01 05:30:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, you need to "HIRE" an attorney to represent you in the divorce, if you haven't already, not just see one. Yes, any competant divorce attorney should know that the method for obtaining information on assets and so forth from the other party, is a legal process called 'DISCOVERY", and the most common is to send out and serve upon your husband papers by mail which are called 'INTERROGATORIES" which are questions he must provide you with in writing which answers must be signed by your husband before a notary public, and also 'DEMAND FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS", which goes along with the Interrogatories, and asks your spouse to provide you with copies of certain documentation, such as copies of the last three years of bank statements from all financial accounts, including stocks, bonds, 401(k)s, savings and so forth. TELL YOUR ATTORNEY TO GET ON IT OR FIRE HIM, AND GET SOMEONE WHO CAN DO THE JOB FOR YOU!
2007-03-01 05:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your income tax form should have the information you are looking for, that is, if he filed a legitimate form. He would have to claim any interest he accrued on his bank accounts, and would be able to take a deduction for the monies he invested into his 401k or retirement. As far as life insurance, that's a tough one-- do you know who your agent was? did he have insurance through work? did he make you get insurance on yourself and with whom? and does he have a safe deposit box which would most likely be in the bank you did all your banking with---there lies your important papers. And if you happen to still be around him, if there is any way you have access to his old cell phone bills---even call the company and ask them to duplicate them or you may be able to access them online, you can check the numbers he called-- a long tedious task, but you will find who his stockbroker is, and insurance broker and unfortunately, maybe anyone new in his life--it's a dirty way to find the dirt on him but he's the one who started the hide and seek game..........good luck....
2007-03-01 06:03:40 · answer #3 · answered by sandybrandydot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow im sorry to hear your husband was so horrible ,,, i'm not sure if you can find out about existing policies and i am actually an active agent providing all of these products to my clients. but i do know you can add them to your divorce decree and demand that you get a percentage ( whatever you and your lawyer decided upon) esp if you have children you may not know exactly what he has but if your lawyer is really good , you'll get a pretty nice chunk of it when you leave . ..... this is a really good question im going to see if theer is a way i could help a future client with this problem im sure it will come up one day
2007-03-01 05:32:55 · answer #4 · answered by live in the magic of life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he has a 401k / pension through a corporation, you can contact the corporation to get that information; If you have been married for over 10 years you are entitled to half of it, by law. Your lawyer shouldn't be needing your input, he should be able to find all this information out.....
2007-03-01 05:39:35 · answer #5 · answered by abc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are married he has to give out that inforation for court/divorce purposes. Get a better lawyer to be your bull dog through this...sounds like you are going to need it.
2007-03-01 05:41:16 · answer #6 · answered by Ladybug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are interrogatories in divorce. Your attorney can request all financial records, tax returns, etc.
If you still think he is hiding assets, you can hire a forensic accountant that knows how to find hidden assets.
2007-03-01 05:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by camys_daddy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they can do a search by his Social Security number.
2007-03-01 05:53:27 · answer #8 · answered by Li 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋