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Husband walked out taking all the money
My husband has been the sole financial supporter for our entire 14 year marriage and walked out in Sept. Since than he has disconnected his phone and chaned the mailing address so i no longer receive any of the utility bills and now I’m facing disconnection and evicton. He claims to want a divorce but won’t do anything to achieve it. What can I do to get some financial burden lifted and not end up homeless. He took all the funds from the bank which included over $400 of child support that has nothing to do with him. He is dating and says he will never give me a dime.
Asked on January 6, 2012 under Family Law, Colorado
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, in most states, this is illegal especially in divorce proceedings. You will need a lawyer who is experienced with such items and will be able to file motions to release monies to you, freeze his assets and subpoena records. This can be quick or take some time but you will need to be in for it for the long haul, especially since he is taking child support monies that do not belong to him. Your lawyer will probably have you open a new bank account to use to switch the child support payments to the new account.
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