David R
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The property purchased before marriage is probably safe. The key is that you have not transferred it, i.e. - gifted it, to the marriage. If you ever remember transferring it to you and your husband's name, then at least 1/2 of it will likely be able to be reached by the plaintiff, otherwise it is considered your property and your property alone in most states. Only when you purchase it during the marriage OR you gift it to the marriage does it become marital property subject to liens against your husband.
As to the personal bank accounts, that is a different story. If there has ever been money put in there after the marriage, the plaintiff MAY be able to reach some of that money. If not, then it too is probably safe.
The key to all of this is to ensure that, when your husband is served the interrogatories (written questions prepared by the plaintiff's lawyer) concerning his assets by the other side, he be as honest as possible without trying to "please" the other side. There is no reason to make questions for the other side. Additionally, if you are served interrogatories that concern your assets, you should seek your own attorney and not rely upon your husband's.
These are some general rules, but things may be different where you're at and you should certainly seek counsel from an attorney.
Hope this helps. Good Luck! |
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plumouttamymind
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Yes, if you didn't get a prenump...sorry
Yeah, the guy above me is correct saying that his names have to be on them. |
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Sammyleggs222
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Need more info.....type of suit? |
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HuyaHuya
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If he has formed a LLC or corporation they cannot go after your personal accounts. I think each state has its own legislation on what assets could be touched depending on ownership. |
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DJ
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Probably.
And you NEED a lawyer to answer this stuff, not a bunch of dummies on Yahoo! |
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crownvic64
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In my state you and your husband are one as in money, debts, properties....etc...... Good Luck! get a lawyer |
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karen s
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if both names are on the checking acct. YES they can because (in their words he has full access to that money) no matter weather he put a dime in there himself. property i dint think so ,unless its in both names.watch out for your income tax return to. unless you file INJURED SPOUSE. hope that helps been there. |
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Trollhair
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if his name is on it they can.
he needs to take care of his bills. if he doesn't owe it, then hire a attorney. |
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dml2410
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yes, theywill at least try to go after every penny they can link to him. They will aim high and take whatever they can. |
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indigonipple
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YEP. If they know about it they will try to take it. Doesn't matter if it happened before you were married or not. Especially in Wisconsin which is a marital property state. I have a neighbor who's husband was sued in a drunk driving accident. They owned their own business and had a ton of money. They filed bankruptcy and got away with it. |
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poet_by_nature
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I'm confused, are you already married? If so, than yes if not already married, than no. |
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Been There~Done That!
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Whats his is yours and whats yours is his. |
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denise r
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Depends how long you have been married, unless it is legally spearated from him like in a pre nuptual agreement.If you just got married I'd say not but if you've been married for a while, then yes! |
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John C
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no , if those are not his assets , then he has no claim to them,, and you can get an injunction to protect all your exclusive assets,,, make sure to consult your attorney and file proper papers,, cover your own azz first |
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Ahab
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If its your property, no. If it was mutually owned maybe.
Provide documentation to defend your case. Receipts, income tax,
paycheck stubbs. etc... |
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Thick Chick
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If you are not yet married to him than you have no ties with him so it should not effect you!!! Just dont get married yet it may trick you for your money!! |
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