Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
I have a joint bank account with my wife she is asking for a separation and has been spending money like crazy. All the money in the account is from my direct deposits and also money left to me when my grandmother passed away. Can I legally withdraw that money or is half considered hers?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Technically, there are two answers here: You can legally withdraw any amount from that account (just as she can) because it is a joint account. However, at some time in the future, you and/or your wife may be required to account for the money taken in the course of a divorce proceeding. If it is not being spent for family purposes, you may have a claim that she should be liable for same.
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