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All assets must be disclosed in a divorce. Failure to disclose assets may result in a divorce being re-opened and re-litigated to the detriment of the non-disclosing Party.
In Washington State, full and honest disclosure of assets in a divorce is crucial for a fair and equitable division of property and to avoid legal repercussions. Washington is a community property state, meaning assets acquired during the marriage are generally split equally. Failure to disclose can lead to serious penalties, including redistribution of assets, financial penalties, and even criminal charges.
Fair Division of Assets: Washington law requires a just and equitable distribution of marital assets. Full disclosure ensures both parties have a complete understanding of the marital estate, enabling a fair division.
Avoiding Legal Consequences: Intentionally hiding assets is considered fraudulent and can lead to severe penalties. These penalties can include:
Redistribution of Property: The court can award a larger share of the assets to the spouse who was honest, or even award the entire undisclosed asset to them, according to divorce attorneys.
Financial Penalties: The dishonest spouse may be ordered to pay the other spouse’s attorney’s fees and costs associated with uncovering the hidden assets.
Contempt of Court: Failing to comply with court orders regarding financial disclosure can result in contempt of court charges, potentially leading to fines or even jail time.
Criminal Charges: In extreme cases, hiding assets can be considered fraud, potentially leading to perjury or fraud charges.
Impact on Spousal and Child Support: Hidden assets can affect calculations for spousal and child support, potentially leading to unfavorable outcomes for the spouse who hid assets.
Damage to Credibility: Financial dishonesty can significantly damage a spouse’s credibility in the eyes of the court, potentially impacting decisions related to child custody and spousal support.
In essence, full disclosure ensures transparency and fairness in the divorce process, protecting both parties and upholding the integrity of the legal system. It prevents one spouse from gaining an unfair advantage through deception and helps ensure that assets are divided in a just and equitable manner.
To Always Be a Human Being First, and My Role Second. To First, Do No Harm, then to provide the best legal outcome, smoothest process, best value, and to make a positive difference in the life of every client.
Christopher S. Mulvaney’s Mantra:
May I be filled with loving kindness for all life. May I be safe from dangers within and without. May I be healthy in body, mind, socially, and spiritually. May I be at ease and happy, doing good in the world.
May You be filled with loving kindness for all life. May You be safe from dangers within and without. May You be healthy in body, mind, socially, and spiritually. May You be at ease and happy, doing good in the world.
I am an experienced solo estate planning, debtor bankruptcy, and real estate attorney. At my law firm in Bellevue, Washington between Eastgate and Factoria, I do things a little differently. I am passionate about helping people take control of their lives.
One of my primary practice areas is urgent (bankruptcy), and the other is important, but not urgent (estate planning). Not letting the urgent crowd out the important is key. I have made a choice to include the positive difference I make in the life of each client in how I calculate profit. This means I have higher job satisfaction, and happy clients who confidently give referrals.
My goal is that my work is transformative for people during a challenging time in their lives. At Mulvaney Law Offices, PLLC (MLO), you will not find a gatekeeper. There are no forgotten cases hiding on an associate’s cluttered desk. It’s just me, working with each one of my clients one-on-one to resolve their legal concerns as favorably as possible.
As your lawyer, I will personally handle every aspect of your case. My office is not a factory churning out thousands of filings per year, where each case matters little. You, and your case, matter to me. You can see what clients have said about me, and leave your own reviews at these links.
Mulvaney Law Offices, PLLC is located in Bellevue, Washington, representing estate planning & chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy, clients in all 39 Washington Counties.
Washington State residents can meet with me in Zoom/DocuSign from anywhere in the world, and I can notarize their electronic signatures because I am a remote online notary. Just email me an image of your photo ID.
