Do I have any rights to my ex-wife’s property that she failed to mention during the divorce?
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Do I have any rights to my ex-wife’s property that she failed to mention during the divorce?
My ex-wife and I were granted a ‘self-divorce’ in Tennessee several years ago,
meaning it was obtained without the aid of a lawyer. My wife convinced me at the
time that we should not mention the several houses she owned as it would greatly
complicate the proceedings. In retrospect, I now regret that decision.
What effect, if any, does this situation have on the divorce itself? Do I have
any legal claim to the properties in question? Have I incurred any civil or
criminal liabilities by going along with my ex-wife’s false statements?
Asked on December 11, 2017 under Family Law, Tennessee
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Please seek legal help here. An attorney needs to address the paperwork and certian issues that can arise therein. If your ex wife was required to file statements listing her property owned that were notarized and she lied, then there is a problem. If you stated that you waived your rights to certain disclosure, there is a problem. The paperwork is key. And yes, you could be precluded under equitable law as well from doing anything now. Good luck.
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