Finding assets for a divorce

[Sinvicta]

What is the name of your state? NY, Quebec (Canada), France


I'm trying to find assets that I think are being hidden from the family court judge. Its a little complicated, since the ex is originally from France, lived in New York for a while, and is currently living in Quebec (Canada).

I am sure he is hiding because he has a six figure salary all to himself, yet somehow has only 1500$ in savings and assets. Also, a friend of mine at Customs told me that he was transferring large sums of money between the US, Canada and France. He couldn't tell me more though without risking his job.

My question is, how do I go about finding the bank accounts I know he is hiding? Keep in mind that this is across 3 countries, and that private detectives don't work internationally.

Thanks for any advice!

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state? NY, Quebec (Canada), France


I'm trying to find assets that I think are being hidden from the family court judge. Its a little complicated, since the ex is originally from France, lived in New York for a while, and is currently living in Quebec (Canada).

I am sure he is hiding because he has a six figure salary all to himself, yet somehow has only 1500$ in savings and assets. Also, a friend of mine at Customs told me that he was transferring large sums of money between the US, Canada and France. He couldn't tell me more though without risking his job.

My question is, how do I go about finding the bank accounts I know he is hiding? Keep in mind that this is across 3 countries, and that private detectives don't work internationally.

Thanks for any advice!

Some private detectives do work internationally, and those that do not, generally can subcontract to another private detective in another country.

 

[Bali Hai]

Some private detectives do work internationally, and those that do not, generally can subcontract to another private detective in another country.

UNITED STATES of AMERICA law ONLY!!

 

[LdiJ]

UNITED STATES of AMERICA law ONLY!!

Hiring a PI to help find assets hidden in another country has nothing to do with "law".

This is a US divorce case, therefore subject to US law.

 

[nextwife]

How long were you married? Only accounts accrued AFTER the marriage would be relevant.

 

[Ohiogal]

Hiring a PI to help find assets hidden in another country has nothing to do with "law".

This is a US divorce case, therefore subject to US law.

How do you know this is a US divorce case? I don't see anywhere where the poster states the divorce was filed in NY. I see where the spouse lived in NY at one time. But that doesn't mean the divorce was filed here. More information is necessary. Having property here is not the same as filing here. US laws MAY NOT apply.

 

[LdiJ]

How do you know this is a US divorce case? I don't see anywhere where the poster states the divorce was filed in NY. I see where the spouse lived in NY at one time. But that doesn't mean the divorce was filed here. More information is necessary. Having property here is not the same as filing here. US laws MAY NOT apply.

Ok...point taken. I was under the impression that it had been filed in NY.

 

[Ohiogal]

Ok...point taken. I was under the impression that it had been filed in NY.

You are right about the detective though

 

[Sinvicta]

A little more info...

To clear a few things up...

- I am actually the eldest (adult) child in the family. I am involved because while he was enjoying a 6 figure salary for himself, I was starving (literally: while most people gain the 'freshman 15' in college , I lost 20 pounds and regularly went hungry despite loans and working full time)

- The divorce is being filed in Quebec (Canada). Canadian laws are very similar to US laws (but without a no-fault clause...evil grin...)

- We have considered hiring a PI, but the cheapest quote we've gotten is 10K, which we can't afford (remember...this is over 3 countries) .

- I was/am hoping for information on how to track down assets by ourselves (especially in the US). I don't care about the methods, as long as they aren't outright illegal. Despicable is ok, illegal is not.

 

[Bali Hai]

To clear a few things up...

- I am actually the eldest (adult) child in the family. I am involved because while he was enjoying a 6 figure salary for himself, I was starving (literally: while most people gain the 'freshman 15' in college , I lost 20 pounds and regularly went hungry despite loans and working full time)

- The divorce is being filed in Quebec (Canada). Canadian laws are very similar to US laws (but without a no-fault clause...evil grin...)

- We have considered hiring a PI, but the cheapest quote we've gotten is 10K, which we can't afford (remember...this is over 3 countries) .

- I was/am hoping for information on how to track down assets by ourselves (especially in the US). I don't care about the methods, as long as they aren't outright illegal. Despicable is ok, illegal is not.

Have you thought about just asking him if there are any hidden assets?

 

[Sinvicta]

I have asked him. But according to him, he is a poor suffering soul, his wife 'stole' his children, he doesn't have any money to spare....etc....

 

[nextwife]

To clear a few things up...

- I am actually the eldest (adult) child in the family. I am involved because while he was enjoying a 6 figure salary for himself, I was starving (literally: while most people gain the 'freshman 15' in college , I lost 20 pounds and regularly went hungry despite loans and working full time)

Just an FYI: In the US, at least, there are NO states that require parents in an intact marriage to support their children after HS graduation, or age 18, nor pay for their college.