Divorce Asset Disclosure Issues

Summary

In New York, full financial disclosure is mandatory in divorce proceedings. If your attorney didnt properly represent you, you might have a claim for legal malpractice. A real estate brokers commission is typically negotiable. Undisclosed income could affect your alimony. Given your long-term marriage, you might be entitled to lifetime alimony, and Social Security benefits shouldnt necessarily end alimony. Consult with another attorney to fully understand your rights and options.

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I am going through a divorce and my lawyer sid not disclose information about my spouses assets. The house was should without my knowledge and she made hire a realtor that went in a week after the house was sold she picked him would not let me use anyone else. I asked for the contrat for the house because I never saw it my name was electronic made.The people that boughtt my house as is.They got * dollors back from me
Hi Kathryn, I'm sorry you're going through this. To provide you with the most relevant information, could you please tell me which state you're in? Also, have you talked to a different lawyer about this potential misconduct?
including down payment.The realtor got * there realtor got * it was suppose to be *.* each .My husband is still working it was not discosed that he made * a month and I only get * a week
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Kathryn. Could you please share the state where this is happening? This information will help me provide more accurate advice.
New york
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Kathryn. In New York:
*. Full financial disclosure is mandatory in divorce proceedings.
*. If your attorney didn't properly represent you, you might have a claim for legal malpractice.
*. A real estate broker's commission is typically negotiable.
*. Undisclosed income could affect your alimony.
Consider discussing these points with a different attorney.
Yeah and i been married * yrs and only get alimoney until i get social secuity and shoul get for the rest of my life
I'm sorry to hear that, Kathryn. In New York:
- Alimony duration can be influenced by length of marriage.
- You might be entitled to lifetime alimony given your long-term marriage.
- Social Security benefits shouldn't necessarily end alimony.

Please consult with another attorney on this matter.
Thank u
You're welcome, Kathryn. If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask. Always remember, it's important to consult with another attorney to fully understand your rights and options.