Can the woman ask for anything,even though she has done nothing,and they are getting a divorce
2007-03-01 06:08:01 · 19 answers · asked by urbanfits05 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If you are talking inheritance then no. Typically inheritance money is not a marital asset.
Now if he co-mingles that money with marital assets then yes.
But frankly, if she has been away from 8 years and doesn't want him, why would she want his money?
Seems like something only a golddigger would want.
Leave him, leave his money, that's what I say.
2007-03-01 06:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by camys_daddy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most states, as long as they are married legally, then yes she is still entitled to some of the money. Some judges may take into account the fact that they have not been together for 8 years, some won't. There is also the inheritance tax to take into account. If she gets a percentage of the money she should have to pay the same percentage of the inheritance tax.
2007-03-01 14:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by GPHS 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In some states once you file for divorce, you can't get half nor would you have to pay half of a debit that has accrued after filing. It's like once you file and you start your own savings account they won't call that an asset that was gained by the both of you as a couple.Check you local laws.
2007-03-01 14:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by David J 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She can ask for anything she wants. But after 8 yrs. She proven that she been taking care of her self.If there are kids involve under 18 then maybe.
2007-03-01 14:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
anything but inheritance is combined property in most cases.
if there was no contact between either party for those eight years...i suppose you could have a court retroactive a time of divorce and/or separation of assets. peace
2007-03-01 14:16:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
She can always ask - whether she gets it or not depends on how the money was left to you and the state you live in.
2007-03-01 14:16:51 · answer #6 · answered by Rachel M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She can ask, but if they've been separated for 8 years I don't know if the courts will give it to her. Why would she think she's entitled if they have been separated that long?
2007-03-01 14:14:10 · answer #7 · answered by QT 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the money is bequeathed to him it is his separate property in most states, free of claims from his greedy wife.
2007-03-01 14:12:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Inheritance monies are considered sole and separate property. She is not entitled to anything he inherits.
2007-03-01 14:22:41 · answer #9 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Half is the general rule. You are still married and therefore she gets half. Sorry should have gone to court sooner!
2007-03-01 14:19:27 · answer #10 · answered by princess_becca25 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋