Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Am I entitled to any of my husbands assets
I have been with my husband for 11 years, 2 years married before that we lived in my apartment and I paid everything we moved into his mothers(I dont know if his name is on the house)we never had bank accounts together I have no idea what he has, he has had his own business for 7 years because I paid all the bills which enabled him to start a business, he and a lawyer told me that I am not entitled to anything because it was a short term marriage. He told me and my kids to leave the house without anything or anywhere to go. I dont see how I cannot be entitled to anything, I worked which made it possible for him to do alot of the things he has done with the business but my name is not on anything. Can he just make me walk away with nothing?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Am I entitled to any of my husbands assets
You should seriously consider consulting with an attorney. Although you were only married for a short time, you will be entitled to assets obtained during your marriage. You may also be entitled to a portion of the business which you have contributed to.
In addition, the court under it's discretion can consider the fact that you have been together for a long-time prior to marriage, as you have children together.
Seriously consider contacting a family attorney to protect your interests.
Sincerely, Maria Murber
Re: Am I entitled to any of my husbands assets
No. He cannot make you walk with nothing. Assuming you live in a house at this time, you have an interest in that house. The children have an interest in staying in that house so as not to disrupt them.
Short marriages with children are treated differently than "short marriages," in that you have made substantial contributions in raising the children. Chances are, you are entitled to some portion of his business and other property which you own, either together or separately.
Re: Am I entitled to any of my husbands assets
No he can't make you walk away with nothing. You do not say who the father of the children are, is he one, if so he has to pay child support.
I would suggest you get an attorney immediately.
Re: Am I entitled to any of my husbands assets.
Yes! absolutely.
If true, your husband's attorney is not telling you the truth. In fact, he may be misrepresenting the law.
This situation looks like it is going to become a war of attrition. Under case law and statutes, the court determines what you are entitled to. Your husband, upon a divorce filing, must disclose to you his financial status. You are entitled to know about your husband's earnings and business involvements since, at least, the beginning of the marriage.
It may be, however, a struggle to get this information.
The short answer is that your husband may be conspiring with his attorney to do you wrong. At some point, you are not going to have much of choice, but to retain an attorney to represent you.
If you have any other questions, you can contact me on Tuesday.
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