Can I get money from my husband’s pending payment for a service contract in my divorce?
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Can I get money from my husband’s pending payment for a service contract in my divorce?
I am filing for a divorce without a lawyer. My husband has a pending multi-million dollar contract to be funded this month. If I file for a divorce now can I request to receive 1/2 of his contract since I helped him get the entertainment contract?
Asked on April 28, 2011 under Family Law, Indiana
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The words "multi million dollar contract" and "without a lawyer" should NEVER be uttered in the same sentence. I am begging of you: do not yet file for divorce and do not do so without the help of an attorney. Filing for divorce can set a "date certain" for the court to look at and use as a dividing line for what is marital property and what is considered separate property. Your filing could then give you an up hill battle - alone and without a lawyer - to prove that the contract was really secured prior to the filing and should be considered marital property. It will be a tough battle as it is with the contract. Why make it any harder? Get help. Good luck.
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