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Currently, my wife is under investigation for fraud by the state attorney, and now she has served me papers to divorce me.
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We have been separated for nearly seven (7) months after I learned that she had forged my name on a company credit card on which she charged up over $200,000. As well, she has committed tax fraud and other types of financial fraud (including liquidating marital assets without my knowledge or consent), and she fraudulently filed tax documents on behalf of my company and our personal returns. Yesterday, she served me papers signed by the Clerk of the Court: suing me for divorce to include a significant alimony request and half of our marital assets. I know quite a bit about family law in Florida but do not know what if any bearing the state attorney's case may have with regard to a divorce settlement. I have 20 days to reply to her filing.
Please immediately seek experienced family law counsel and potentially tax counsel in connection with this matter. I would be speculating as to any effect that a pending criminal case would have on your divorce. Moreover, you might need to consult with criminal defense counsel. Way too much that is "unknown" and this case could result in civil and (potentially) criminal liability; again---don't know the facts. I'm attaching a link to the IRS website re: innocent spouse rule, etc. Good luck.
I agree with Attorney Rosenfelt, you need to contact a family law attorney immediately and go in for a consultation. There are several things going on here that may relate to each other or may not. Without knowing all of the facts it is impossible to advise you. I do know that a spouse who unilaterally liquidates marital assets without the other spouse's knowledge or consent if it can be proven will certainly not be rewarded by the Court. Florida is an equitable distribution state, but if your wife dissipated or liquidated marital assets without your consent and approval the Court can and likely will award you an unequal distribution of the remaining assets if you request it in you Answer and Counter-Petition. Do you know all of the assets that she has liquidated? Do you know what is left? Is there a paper trail? Most attorneys like myself offer a free initial consultation. Contact one today. Good luck.
Sincerely,
B. Elaine Jones, Esq.
