How far back does divorce Discovery go?

How far back does divorce Discovery go?

three years

Can my ex wife subpoena my bank records?

If bank accounts are in your spouse’s name alone, or he or she has separate business bank accounts, your attorney can subpoena bank records. However, the information is relevant in a divorce case, and the court in most cases will order the bank comply with your request.

Can I sue someone for taking money from a joint account?

Either party may withdraw all the money from a joint account, according to Johns, Flaherty & Collins attorney Maureen Kinney. The other party may sue in small claims court to get some money back.

Who does the money belong to in a joint account?

The money in joint accounts belongs to both owners. Either person can withdraw or use as much of the money as they want — even if they weren’t the one to deposit the funds. The bank makes no distinction between money deposited by one person or the other.

Can a joint account be closed by one person?

While some banks require both account holders to provide their consent to add or remove a person from a joint account, most banks allow any account holder to close a joint account individually.

Can you open a joint bank account without the other person present?

Can you open a joint bank account without the other person present? Some banks will allow you to open a joint account online or over the phone. In this case, both people need not be present, but both must provide social security number and photo ID.

Can your spouse access your bank account?

“Legally, a spouse can’t access your personal savings account without permission,” said Scott Trout, CEO of national domestic litigation firm Cordell & Cordell, headquartered in St. Louis. “The only person permitted access to the funds on deposit is the person who is authorized to sign on the account.”

What if someone dies with debt and no assets?

“If there is no estate, no will and no assets—or not enough to satisfy these debts after death—then the debt will die with the debtor,” Tayne says. “There is no responsibility by children or other relatives to pay the debts.”

Is a wife responsible for deceased husband’s debts?

The good news is that in most cases, you are not personally liable for your deceased spouse’s debts. Both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) confirm that family members usually do not have to pay the debt of deceased relatives using their personal assets.

What debt is forgiven when you die?

2. When it comes to credit cards, what you signed is important. Unfortunately, credit card debt does not just disappear when you die. Usually, the deceased’s estate pays the credit card debt from the estate’s assets.