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Originally Posted by bdjuf
Lets say you have an offshore account, and your wife knows it. But it's under your name and you don't sign a prenup. Can she go after the funds that are there?
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It depends on the law in your jurisdiction. Most jurisdictions follow an "equitable" standard. In California, where I've lived for quite some time, the standard is COMMUNITY PROPERTY. IF the asset grew during your time together EVEN THOUGH THE ORIGINAL ASSET was not your wife's she is entitled to HALF the appreciated value. It will get tricky if the original asset was 'comingled' in some way with other marital assets.... I'd say, speak with a family lawyer in your jurisdiction.