confused-2009 Posted September 1, 2009 Posted September 1, 2009 I was wondering as money is an issue upon our situation in our marriage. We may split and there is no communication, one of us makes over 100k and the other is starting a new career but since we had a child me the other who is starting a new career and doing ok entry level .. stop to take care of our child (which I would change a thing) but since spouse make bigger money, I was the one to do the home chores, child raising, run around and do all you can do from 6:00am to night and then I also did night school etc .. Bottom line is we both do and did well! Barely ever any TV ... how people ever watch soap boppers etc is beyond me... anyway with our problems as of last year my spouse who makes over 100k a year open a separate account and will not allow me to have access to it .. for months I would just think this is a phase and will pass and I was able to work once in a while into my new career, but its hard while raising child ... but when our child went to preschool I found a nice job and was doing ok .. But don’t get me wrong... ok to me is about 20.00 an hour... so compare 20.00 an hour to 100K a year! Now with that said I could get by but now we are into the year 2009 and we are about to wrap it up and some serious funds and being sent to another country I do believe and furthermore I am not allowed to see where money goes ... and I don’t get any... well i did get 250.00 about four months ago! Yes the other spouse pays for the bills rent etc... But my understanding is and my hopes would be to after all bills are paid we split remaining balance from all income that comes into our home. So question is: is the spouse liable for back money that they spent and do not share with me? Can I ask for the funds that are being spent and saved possible oversees? I know the court can enforce funds to be split upon file of papers of divorce but what about since last year, as this is a lot of money, am I able to ask for some of the money that is being kept from me? As for now it is cheaper to keep me as a roommate than for the other spouse to divorcee me Thank you
GorillaTheater Posted September 1, 2009 Posted September 1, 2009 People here may be able to give you some general advice, but since family and property laws vary from state to state, and certainly from country to country, I HIGHLY recommend you consult with an attorney regarding your rights and options. It may cost something, but it will be money well spent. Good luck.
Enema Posted September 2, 2009 Posted September 2, 2009 Let me break this down so I understand better: - Your husband earns 100k - You earn 42k - He pays all the bills, keeps the rest of his earnings. - You keep all your earnings. - You want half of his earnings too. right?
2.50 a gallon Posted September 2, 2009 Posted September 2, 2009 I cannot say in all states, but in most states it is considered a 50 / 50 split, assets (including pension funds) and liabilities. Also there can be child support and alimony. And yes the husband, who makes less than the wife can receive alimony from the wife. Something along the lines of maintaining the same life style as the spouse was accustom too in the marriage. Also hiding assets from the spouse during a divorce, can be considered a crime, with fines and even possible jail time. It all depends on who has the best attorney
saulgor Posted September 29, 2009 Posted September 29, 2009 A forensic accountant may be able to help you. My website is http://www.sgiforensic.com
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