Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

My wife and I are going through a dissolution in Ohio. She inherited a large estate from her father back in 2000. I know I have no legal claim to her Dad's money. But she would get approximately $22,000 per year in Interest and Dividends from the stock. This money would show up on our joint 1040 at tax time, and I would pay the taxes. This money would go in to new accounts (CD's). Am I intitled to any of this Int/Div money?


Asked on 1/27/10, 5:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Davies Law Office of David H. Davies

The answer to your question is not as simple as you may think. It is important to know what has happened to the funds since they were received by your wife. Has she kept them in accounts in just her name? Has she used some of the money for home improvements?

I do not think it would be a good idea for you to go through a dissolution without talking directly to an attorney. Getting advice from an attorney does not mean that you can't still go ahead with a dissolution. If you have an attorney for the dissolution-and I mean an attorney who represents only you, then ask the questions before you sign an agreement. If you are relying on only one attorney-hired or brought on by your wife, then you need at least an office conference with someone who represents only you.

Call for free confidential telephone conference if you want to discuss this further.

Good Luck

DHD

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Answered on 2/02/10, 9:01 am


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