Can my ex-husband be held liable for moving money from accounts, joint or individual, after the divorce decree has been finalized?
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Can my ex-husband be held liable for moving money from accounts, joint or individual, after the divorce decree has been finalized?
My divorce has been finalized. I am currently waiting for the final copy to send off to the banks where are assets are to be split 50-50. Pass codes have been changed by my ex and I am unable to monitor activity. I believe he is attempting to move money.
Asked on September 9, 2011 under Family Law, Utah
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Oh boy. And these accounts are held jointly or just by your husband? Really if they have been determined to be marital property how ever they are held you may need to get a temporary injunction against him to prevent him from moving the money. If he does anything with the money he will be guilty of dissipating assets. But really who wants to go through all the trouble of going after him or bringing him to court. If you have the ability to change the pass codes yourself then you may want to do that and take a look at what is going on. This way if it is true then you have some proof to show the court why you are so concerned and why you need an injunction. The standards are very high to get one. Good luck.
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