Is it better for the husband or wife to file for divorce?

Is it better for the husband or wife to file for divorce?

One of the main legal advantages that a person gains by filing the divorce petition before his or her spouse does is that the filer can request a Standing Order from the court when filing the petition. This can be important if the spouse filing divorce suspects that the other spouse will attempt to hide assets.

Can a spouse sell assets during a divorce?

Under the divorce rules in California, spouses can divide assets by assigning certain items to each spouse, by allowing one spouse to “buy out” the other’s share of an asset, or by selling assets and dividing the proceeds. They can also agree to hold property together even after the divorce.

Can I sue my wife for divorcing me?

In general, yes you can sue. Whether you will be successful or the judge will toss your case out of court is a different question altogether. You may also be required to pay for your ex’s lawyer for filing a frivolous lawsuit. So, you need to be careful before you run to the courthouse with a suit in mind.

Can my husband close our joint account?

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 I take all the money from a joint account?

While no account holder can remove another account holder from a joint account without that person’s consent, few banks will stop you from withdrawing or transferring the entire balance on your own. The most common joint account holders include parents and their children, spouses, and other close family members.

Does a joint account need both signatures?

A joint account is a bank or brokerage account shared by two or more individuals. Joint account holders have equal access to funds but also share equal responsibility for any fees or charges incurred. Transactions conducted through a joint account may require the signature of all parties or just one.

Can one spouse freeze a joint bank account?

Couples usually freeze a joint account when they go through a marital dispute. However, they also freeze their account for other reasons, such as irresponsible spending by one or both people. Freezing joint accounts is simple and fast. Ask them either over the phone or in person to freeze your joint account.