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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Questions about finances and divorce
I am a SAHSM and we haven't been married long . S2BXH bought the house before we were married about the time we started dating but the house is his name. S2BXH bought a truck the month we got married but its also only in his name. I don't want either. Basically nothing is in my name . So do I still need all the bills to bring to a lawyer? Do I need to bring S2BXH's bank statements and bills to prove anything? The Deed to the House? The loan information for his vehicle? Even though nothings in my name? Thanks. I am trying to get this done before I move out So I can get the information now.
Re: Questions about finances and divorce
I would bring it just in case.
As I understand it, you would have a right to half of the home equity accrued during the marriage.
If you're moving out, I would make copies of all financial documents (titles, bills, insurance, etc) whether they are his, yours or joint. Let the attorney decide what's important and what's needed without risking having to go back there, or having to ask him to provide that information.
Generally they want a full financial picture of the couple.
You knoW, I didn't have to provide one ounce of documentation to prove the financial situation to my lawyer. He did ask me to list all assets and debts, so I made a master spreadsheet. That's what we eventually used to divide everything up in our settlement.
As far as responsibilities and rights, that does depend on the state you live in and whether or not those assets are considered marital property. If your split is amicable enough and you don't want those things, you can always work whatever the two of you want into your agreement.
I would bring all information to your lawyer, don't depend on your own understanding and you don't want to miss out on opportunities that may help you start over on a better foot.