It's a credit union and I called them, since he is the primary account holder he could do that, but as for as marriage laws, could withhold money from me being we are still married and still live together? Very degrading asking for money...
2007-04-30 07:25:08 · 5 answers · asked by coffeelover 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Either person can take the other off a joint account. He could even empty and close the account completely without telling you.
I don't think there are any laws about how married people 'should' share their incomes. Lots of household have different processes, none protected by law.
If you hate asking him for money 'all the time', discuss a household account for specific purposes. A specific amount is deposited each month for household expenses.
Are you off the account as you prepare for a divorce (or he prepares without telling you)? Does he think you can't handle the responsibility? Is he hiding money from you? (He got a raise and didn't mention it because he is spending it on something else?) Does either of you have a gambling or drug problem? Does either of you spend or loan 'large' amounts of money without consulting the other?
There are LOTS of reasons, most are signs of trouble... If you are employed, you should definitely have your own account somewhere (yours, mine, ours) whether or not you permit him access to it. If you are NOT employed, I would suggest you plan to be soon -- if divorce or legal action is in your future, you'll need to be.
Plus, it's a good idea to have a checking account AND a credit card in your name alone (regardless of where the money comes from) so that you have your own credit score in the event of divorce or death.
2007-04-30 07:42:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me and my wife, we share an account. Your married life should be one and so should your finances. I know some that have separate accounts because one is a poor manager of money or one is too miserly. Having separate accounts can cause arguments over who pays for what out of their funds. If at all possible, have only one account.
2016-05-17 10:10:05 · answer #2 · answered by else 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did u jointly open the account? then no, they cant, if it was opened as a joint account he cant just take your name off it. secondly i would be worried it seems as though he is setting something up by taking ur name off. aslk him whwat his reasoning is, it doest seem right.
2007-04-30 07:36:47 · answer #3 · answered by spadezgurl22 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is Your money in there too?
if so get a lawyer
2007-04-30 07:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by bronzebabekentucky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
seek an attorney
2007-04-30 07:36:45 · answer #5 · answered by TargetPractice 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋