How do I find out if my ex-wife is receiving money from her mother?
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How do I find out if my ex-wife is receiving money from her mother?
My wife was to receive a trust fund/inheritance when her wealthy uncle passed away. He made it very clear in 2006 (before we were divorced) that when he passed away she’d “never have to worry about money.” We divorced in 2008 and I’ve been paying her alimony since. It stipulates in our decree that I do not have to pay her any more when she is able to support herself. Her uncle passed away in 11/10. I received a copy of his Will (dated 04/08), and her mother is receiving 30-50% of his estate but my ex-wife is not mentioned. During our marriage her mother often mailed her cash.
Asked on March 2, 2011 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Speak to a family law or divorce or matrimonial attorney about this. The answer will be that you need to file some sort of legal action, such as one seeking a modification of your obligations based on her changed circumstances; once a legal action is filed, you will have access to mechanism, called "discovery" (e.g. Interrogatories, Notices to Produce Documents (like bank statements, tax returns, etc.) and depositions), which you can use too find out the circumstances. A practioner in this field can evaluate the situation in detail and recommend the best mechanism to go ahead. Another option may be to hire a private detective, who can at least help you and your attorney determine if there is sufficient evidence of increased wealth to make it worthwhile to take the next step. Good luck.
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