Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Sheltering assets in Irrevocable trust

Have been married 15 yrs with two children. Husband had/still has a good business when we married. He had this irrevocable trust when we married.

Since marrying, he has continued to put all real estate assets, stocks and 401k assets in this trust in which he is the sole trustee, I am only a beneficiary. In a divorce, how hard is it to take out or gain access to those assets placed in the trust since our mariage?

He obviously doesn't consult with me before putting them under his trust. So second question is, how can I stop him from continuing this practice?

His business is 80% of our income and the rest would be rental income from these properties.

Thank you in advance!


Asked on 11/02/05, 11:07 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Susan Pniewski Law Offices of Susan Pniewski PA

Re: Sheltering assets in Irrevocable trust

THis is unfortunately a common way people try to shield assets in case of a divorce. You will still be entitled to half of what was earned and purchased during the marriage. Please call an attorney to further discuss this matter as it is somewhat complex.

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Answered on 11/08/05, 8:36 am


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