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Client mentioned that he is going through a divorce and would like to know what is the best way to transfer his assets as he wants to pay the least amount to his wife....?

I wasn't sure how to respond to this or whether I even should?

 

Have you ever been asked similar question and how did you respond?



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Cheshire


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Hi Tell him to stop being a sneaky bugger and pay his wife. Oh no - you cant really say that.

Just tell him that any dodgy dealings goes against your professional ethics for which you could be fined/struck off/lose your livelihood.

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 Joanne 

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You should check out answers with reference to the legal position
Cheshire


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Hi Nadia
In all seriousness - doing such is fraud and if it comes to light after a settlement has been made then the courts will set aside the original settlement and perhaps award even more than they would have done had it been disclosed at the outset. There is also then the probability that the husband will be prosecuted for perjury.

Probably worth a call to your professional body/PII insurers for advice.



-- Edited by Cheshire on Friday 9th of September 2016 07:32:18 PM

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 Joanne 

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You should check out answers with reference to the legal position
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That's exactly what I thought
Surley the court will look at date of assets being transferred and date they filed for divorce....

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