Below are some tips you can follow to protect your assets.
• Take
an inventory of all of the items in your house and take note of anything
missing that you think your spouse may have taken.
• Find
all of your valuables, such as jewelry, collectibles, and expensive art, and
put them in a safe place, such as a safe deposit box, the home of a trusted
friend or family member, or any place you think your spouse won’t be able to
get to it.
• Cancel
your and your spouse’s joint credit cards. If you and your spouse has a line of
credit, make sure you cancel it or reduce it. Be sure to tell your spouse you
are doing this first.
• Consult
your attorney about protecting your joint assets if you fear your spouse will
take steps to use them up. The attorney might advise you to avoid maintaining
large cash balances.
With a few steps, you can ensure that you protect your
assets during a divorce.