QUESTION
Can I prevent my spouse from accessing a private bank account?
Asked on May 20th, 2015 on Divorce - New York
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I live in New York State. My spouse and I are separating. We currently have a single joint checking account. I want to start a new checking account in my name only. Will my spouse have any legal right to that account? Can I prevent them from ever accessing it or knowing how much money is in it?
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Your spouse may have the right to know what money is in the account, particularly if it contains marital property. Full disclosure is a right and a requirement in divorce. Good luck.
Answered on May 21st, 2015 at 2:42 PM