What if husband hides money during divorce?

What if husband hides money during divorce?

If a spouse is caught hiding assets, the court may require them to pay the spouse’s share of the assets to them. For example, if $10,000 in marital assets were hidden, the judge may order the spouse who hid the assets to pay $5,000 to the other spouse.

Can my wife’s credit card debt affect me?

Generally speaking, you cannot be held liable for credit card debt belonging to someone else, be it your child’s, spouse’s or anyone else’s. However, this can change if you co-signed on the credit card debt or acted as a guarantor for the person in debt.

When you get married do you inherit your spouse’s debt?

People probably get tripped up on this myth because in certain circumstances, you may be responsible for debt your partner incurs during the marriage. In general though, no, you’re not legally responsible for your new spouse’s old debt.

Can my husband use my credit card without my permission?

While it is legal for your spouse to use your credit card with your permission, you’re on the hook for any charges your spouse makes. This is the case even if you give your spouse specific limitations, such as where he can use the card or how much he can spend, that he subsequently ignores.