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If I separated from my spouse what can I do to prevent her from accessing my financial information and accounts?
Asked on Aug 19th, 2015 on Divorce - Rhode Island
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After four years of marriage, I have been separated from my wife for 3 months. Can I keep her from my financial information and accounts and prevent future access? We will begin the divorce process soon and I do not need to worry about money.
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Domestic Relations Attorney serving Omaha, NE
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Diane L. Berger
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No you cannot. She is entitled to know all about the finances.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2015 at 7:05 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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As you have not commenced the divorce and therefore the court has no jurisdiction over you, you are free to close all of your accounts and open new ones which she would not have any access to as long as they were in your name only. That being said, I would suggest that you speak to a family practitioner as quickly as possible to understand the consequences of such an action and whether or not they are wise in your current circumstances.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2015 at 6:02 PM
No you cannot keep her from accessing your financial information. That information will be required to calculate such things as spousal support and or child support and other things. It is part of the division of property in a divorce.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2015 at 4:50 PM