Is it illegal to hide assets in a divorce?

Is it illegal to hide assets 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. Not only can this be used to help determine alimony and child support, but it also serves as a tool to help detect hidden assets or income.

How do I find hidden money in a divorce?

However, divorcing spouses in all states can use powerful legal tools, called discovery, to help them find hidden income and other assets (discovery is explained in detail below). The first step in dividing assets during a divorce is to create a complete financial picture of all of the assets owned by each spouse.

Can a spouse force another to move out?

Both spouses are allowed to live in the family home while they are separated, no matter who owns it. In theory, one spouse can’t force the other out. A spouse who decides to leave can return whenever he or she wants to. It’s better if the spouses can agree on who will stay in the home if they decide to separate.