Fraudulent Divorce
Most divorces involve irreconcilable differences between two people who have tried to make the relationship work. In rare cases, however, one person enters into a marriage simply so that he or she can gain a settlement from the divorce. In this case, the marriage and divorce may be fraudulent, and you may be a victim of someone’s intricate crime.
Types of Divorce Fraud
Marrying just to get a divorce is only one type of divorce fraud. There are several actions that may count as divorce fraud, including:
- Hiding assets from the court during the divorce proceedings
- An immigrant marrying a citizen and getting divorced after obtaining legal residence
- Marrying an individual and getting a divorce to gain some of his or her assets
In some cases, divorces that are filed fraudulently may be revoked, and the marriage may be annulled. As with any legal case, you must be able to prove that your spouse committed a fraudulent action by filing for divorce.
If you suspect that fraud may have been involved in your divorce, there is no time limit to challenge the divorce ruling. Should you decide to bring a lawsuit against your former spouse, it is important to have an experienced divorce attorney in your corner throughout the proceedings.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know thinks you may have been the victim of a fraudulent divorce, the Austin divorce attorneys of Slater, Kennon & Pugh Ltd.LLP may be able to help you. Contact us at 512-472-2431 for more information.