Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan
I have lived with my fiance for 8 years. The only property we share is our primary residence. Our bank accounts are in our own names - no joint accounts. My question is if we get married, can he lay claim to the financial assets currently in my name in the event of divorce?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Under certain circustances, the co-mingling of premarital assets can them become joint property. Your best protection is to have a premarital (prenuptial) agreement drafted by an experienced family law attorney.
You can read more at: www.MidMichiganDivorce.com
If you maintain completely separate accounts and do not comingle assets, it is unlikely that he can get your separate bank accounts. He may be entitled to a part of the interest earned on those accounts, however. In today's market, that is not much.
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