While it’s rare for anything that occurs in another country to affect the way that divorce cases are handled in the United States or in California, it is worth noting that some decisions that are made abroad should be watched carefully to see how the system of divorce laws develops in response.  The latest issue to arise comes from England, where a court last year ruled that documents that were obtained secretly by one spouse in a divorce proceeding could not be used to prove that assets were being hidden.

The decision was described as ‘landmark’ in nature by many divorce lawyers, and some felt that it would revolutionize the ways in which divorce cases played out, particularly if one spouse was responsible for handling the assets of the marriage instead of another.  Most predicted that the decision would lead to a spike in the attempt to hide assets from the other spouse in a divorce proceeding, and now that it’s been just over a year since that decision was made, surveys are being done to determine how divorce lawyers feel this decision is playing out.

To no one’s surprise, almost half of the divorce attorneys questioned for the survey there are convinced that assets are being hidden regularly in divorce cases.  Spouses are not allowed to go onto a computer and secretly print documents that prove this conduct, and if they do they risk serious legal sanctions.

San Diego High Asset Divorce Lawyers

It seems quite possible that the decision made in England and the resulting reality of divorce cases will come to a head at some point.  However, the proper way to handle this problem in California is to obtain the help of experienced forensic accountants who can help to trace assets that a spouse suspects may be hidden in order to avoid splitting them in the property settlement.

If you are facing the possibility of a divorce and you have concerns in this regard, you need to seek the help of San Diego high asset divorce lawyers who have been defending the legal rights of clients for many years.  Contact the law office of James D. Scott today to schedule an initial consultation.