QUESTION
My husband left me how do I protect my assets?
Asked on Jan 06th, 2013 on Divorce - California
8 ANSWERS
Cohabitation Agreements Attorney serving Cincinnati, OH
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Cathy R. Cook, Attorney at Law
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File for divorce.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 8:16 PM
Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Chandler, AZ
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Cox Sandoval Law, PLLC
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You will need to consider filing for divorce. A preliminary injunction is put into place when you file a petition for dissolution, which prevents the sale of community property unless by consent of the other spouse or by court order. If you own community property together, then it is subject to equitable division. You will want to consider separating certain assets like bank accounts in an equitable manner. I would suggest talking to an attorney to discuss the specifics of what "assets" are at stake. Many attorneys offer free consultations.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2013 at 2:12 PM
Be sure he does not have access to credit cards or bank accounts. File a Petition for Divorce and get an injunction.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2013 at 2:11 PM
Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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Move your money into a separate account. Put your paycheck into the separate account. Then file for divorce. Idaho states that community property should be divided 50/50, generally, so start making a list of the property.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2013 at 2:11 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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File for divorce NOW and get some temporary orders in effect to preserve the assets and status quo.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2013 at 2:10 PM
You need to close all joint bank and credit card accounts. After filing for dissolution, request an order of the court for the temporary use of any joint assets that you have such a the house and your car.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2013 at 2:10 PM
Divorce/Family Law Attorney serving Carlsbad, CA
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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Talk to an attorney. File for divorce and serve him.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2013 at 2:10 PM
Family Law Attorney serving Irvine, CA
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Law Office of Julie A. Ringquist
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Start divorce proceedings and have him personally served with the paperwork. In California, as soon as he is served the paperwork from the court, you both are forbidden from buying, selling, encumbering any assets of the marriage. An attorney will be able to help you proceed from there with Discovery and moving forward to a fair settlement.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2013 at 2:10 PM