If my wife left me and wiped out the house and bank account, what are my options?
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If my wife left me and wiped out the house and bank account, what are my options?
While I was at work, my wife wiped out the house and bank accounts and left. The bills are over 2 months behind. The house is worth less than what we owe. Where do I stand?
Asked on November 17, 2011 under Family Law, Louisiana
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your situation. What your wife did was against the law. It is known as "dissipation" of marital assets. Have you spoken to an attorney yet because I think that it may be in your best interest to do so immediately. The longer you wait the worse that things will become. You need to start a divorce proceeding and ask the court to either order her to return the assets to their original worth and/or to restrain her from doing anything further with them that would be against your interests. Louisiana is a Community Property state I believe so everything is divided equally: 50/50. Get help. Good luck.
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