During the divorce procedure, you will be required to provide information about your assets. You do not want to hide anything, because if you get caught, it will hurt your case and there could be penalties. In todays world, it’s pretty hard to hard things, and the other party may hire a “forensic investigator” who can hunt things down. However, your don’t have to broadcast the details.
Have a separate bank account
If you don’t already have a separate bank account, get one now. Have your income deposited with direct deposit, and have the statements send to your office or delivered electronically.
Have separate credit cards.
This will keep your spending away from prying eyes, and could help you establish your own credit ranking, which will be important after the divorce is final. Again, have the statements send to your office or delivered electronically.
Talk to your attorney
If you don’t ready have an attorney, hire one. Discuss your finances with your attorney. He will keep you out of trouble and will keep you from disclosing more than you need to.
Ty Zdravko practices law as a divorce attorney, and family law attorney in Palm Harbor, Clearwater and the surrounding area.
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