What to do if I didn’t realize that the checking account I’ve been using has my wife’s name linked to it?
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What to do if I didn’t realize that the checking account I’ve been using has my wife’s name linked to it?
I thought it was just an individual account that I’ve had for years. Would I be in violation of a temporary injunction if I transferred the money at this point into a solely individual account? The transferring or disposing of marital property (money) is prohibited apart from using it for the necessities of everyday living.
Asked on January 3, 2013 under Family Law, Oklahoma
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If the checking account that you have been using is solely in your name and not hers, then the transfer of money from the account to a more secure one by you seemingly would not be in violation of the laws of your state based upon what you have written.
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