Anonymous wrote:See a lawyer immediately to get good advice to protect your share of assets. Laws vary from state to state. Would take out half of money in joint accounts and transfer that to an account just in your name to prevent him from emptying them. Keep the phone, immediately email yourself pictures and forward emails/texts so if he can wipe his phone remotely you still have copies. Take valuables that belong to you (jewelry, etc) and secure them in a safety deposit box or safe place he can’t access. Look out for your well being, financial future and safety first. I’m sorry he acted this way, hope you have some family or supportive friends to lean on.
Remember this... Whatever money she take from a joint account, it will all be brought up in court. I agree she should get money and protect herself. I’m not saying she shouldn’t.
Copies of texts and pictures for what? Keep them for piece of mind? To show everyone he’s a cheater? I doubt he cares and doubt he will have hurt feelings. Do you think having evidence will have any outcome on the amount of money she is entitled to?
Do you think the more pictures and texts will increase the dollar amount she will receive? There are no punishment guidelines for divorce.
Affair = Split assets 3/4.
Irreconcilable differences = Split assets 1/2.
Numerous friends have all gone through divorce for one reason or another and the financial support is the same unless it was all worked out ahead of time in the event of a divorce. Prenup...