Is it possible to hide money in a divorce?

Is it possible to hide money in a divorce?

Hiding assets during a divorce is sneaky, unethical and illegal – and it happens much more frequently than most women suspect. Many couples have complex financial portfolios.

How can I protect my inheritance from my husband?

Protect your inheritance received during the marriagestill document and keep proof that you received an inheritance;open a separate account, in your sole name, for the inheritance;keep proof that you deposited the inheritance into the account;do not use the inheritance to buy jointly owned assets with your spouse;

Do I have to share my inheritance with my husband?

If you receive an inheritance before you have finalised and formalised your property settlement with your former spouse, the inheritance must be taken into account in your property settlement.

Is inheritance taken into account in divorce?

Generally, inheritances are not subject to equitable distribution because, by law, inheritances are not considered marital property. Instead, inheritances are treated as separate property belonging to the person who received the inheritance, and therefore may not be divided between the parties in a divorce.