Assets that quietly ‘disappear’ before a divorce can change the outcome for you and your children.
In some separations, one spouse moves money or property to relatives, new companies or nominees. Knowing the signs helps your lawyer ask the right questions.
What to do
- Sudden ‘business losses’ or salary dropsRight before or during the separation.
- Property or cars transferred to relativesOr registered under a new company.
- New companies or shareholdingsCheck SSM records for directorships.
- Large cash withdrawals or unexplained transfersFrom accounts you can lawfully see.
- Keep copies of documents you are entitled toDo not take documents unlawfully.
- Tell your lawyer earlyCourts have tools to require disclosure.
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Emergency? Call 999. Scam in progress? Call the National Scam Response Centre at 997. This tip is general information, not legal advice.