Q: If my wife is seeking divorce and she opened up a bank account to withhold all her paychecks and is still using my money
What am i legally allowed to do since we are still married?
A: Has the divorce been filed?
A: If divorce has not been filed and/or no order has been entered there is no prohibition as to what either of you do with your money. Obviously if she is no longer depositing money into the joint account you should likewise cease to deposit money and instead seek some sort of resolution on how marital bills will be paid. If divorce has been filed, particularly in Madison County, there is a standing Order that goes into effect and you should immediately seek representation. If you intend to continue to live together without any contribution toward expenses you may need to file yourself to remedy the situation.
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