Is my ex-wife entitled to subpoena my girlfriend’s financial records and tax returns?
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Is my ex-wife entitled to subpoena my girlfriend’s financial records and tax returns?
Just received a subpoena for my financials for the last year and for my girlfriend’s as well. Does my ex have the right to see her financials?
Asked on July 9, 2012 under Family Law, North Carolina
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Whether or not your former wife is entitled via a subpoena duces tecum to obtain copies of your girlfriend's financial records depends upon what the issue is with respect to the child support case that you are writing about and the girlfriend's role with respect to the dispute.
Ordinarily under the laws of all states in this country your girlfriend's financial records and tax returns if she is not a party to your dispute (a named defendant or respondent to a lawsuit) are privileged are should not be produced in a subpoena. Your girlfriend should consult with a family law attorney to represent her in the matter you are writing about.
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