Family Law Blog

When Divorce Turns Into a War of Words

By Denver Divorce Lawyer on November 11, 2009

Divorce proceedings don’t always have to be characterized by negativity. However, for the divorcing couple highlighted in a story talked about on blogs.wsj.com, this notion was disregarded altogether. According to the story, both of the divorcing parties have accused the other of being financially dependent. Consequently, the husband in this case claims that he shouldn’t have to pay his wife spousal support, while the wife argues that her husband, though he is unemployed and claims to be bankrupt, is in fact spending thousands of dollars each and every month.

The husband in this case claims that he is in fact bankrupt, and that the money he has been spending has come from handouts from friends. He further claims that the monetary amounts his wife claims he is spending are greatly exaggerated. The husband’s main argument against having to pay his wife spousal support payments centers-around the fact that the wife supposedly has $200,000 hidden away in a safety deposit box and that she has numerous assets, including fur coats and jewelry reportedly worth over a million dollars, are more than enough to sustain her.

Undoubtedly, the presiding judge in this case will carefully examine all of the facts, and make a decision based on those facts. Regardless of what is said by either party, only the facts of this case will ultimately be considered. Though both the husband and wife have made public much incriminating evidence against the other, such evidence may not even be given that much weight in a court of law, particularly if said evidence is little more than he-said, she-said type gossip. Ultimately, the best path taken by each party involved includes retaining a skilled divorce attorney who will see to it that the client’s best interests are always kept in mind and not infringed upon in a court of law.

The experienced family law attorneys at Kaplan Law, LLC represent all types of divorce cases. If you are going through a divorce, you’ll need someone on your side who will fight for your best interests at all times. The divorce attorneys in Denver at Kaplan Law, LLC understand how complicated such situations can be, and work towards making divorce proceedings not only as equitable as possible, but also as stress free for everyone involved. Please call Kaplan Law, LLC today at 1-877-527-5206 for more information about divorce, alimony payments, and your legal options.

Source:http://blogs.wsj.com/bankruptcy/2009/10/13/bankruptcy-plus-divorce-equals-major-drama/