Does my husband have to financially support me?
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Does my husband have to financially support me?
In short, there is a common law duty imposed upon spouses to support each other whilst the marriage/civil partnership exists but what many people aren't aware of is that the duty continues after separation as a result of statute. There is no automatic entitlement to spousal maintenance on divorce or dissolution.
How can I prove my husband is hiding money?
Investigate credit card payments A careful analysis of bank statements also can reveal red flags that your spouse is hiding money. Look for wire transfers or electronic payments to accounts you don't recognize. Also check credit card statements to see where the payments are coming from.
Can you legally steal from your spouse?
During the course of a marriage, one spouse may steal an asset that the other spouse considers to be his or her own property. Whether the victimized spouse can sue the other spouse for theft depends on a number of factors. State law largely determines this issue.
What happens to your finances when you get divorced?
At Divorce, Debts Do Not Part Even if the spouse who assumes responsibility for the property pays the existing mortgage, both spouses will still be obligated to pay the debt. The divorce decree cannot terminate your financial obligation to your creditor.
