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.

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.

Can a spouse sell assets during a divorce?

In the event of achieving the sale of a jointly owned property, there must be an agreement between the spouses as to how the net sale proceeds will be allocated. Usually, this is first to the agent and selling costs and to discharge any mortgage against the property and then the remaining proceeds need to be split.

What should be included in a divorce settlement?

A divorce settlement agreement is a legally-binding document* in which you and your spouse agree on the terms of your divorce and can cover a full range of topics, including child support, spousal support, division of property, custody and visitation rights, and any other issues that are relevant to your situation.