Baton Rouge, LA asked in Divorce and Civil Rights for Louisiana

Q: Can my ex-wife's divorce attorney compel me to share all my bank statements since the divorce?

divorced 2 years ago, community property is not settled yet because my ex refuses to settle. we have no minor children.

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Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Covington, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: Maybe yes, maybe no. Depends on the purpose; whether it is for rental income from community property, dividends from community property, etc. Have you discussed this with your lawyer?

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
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  • Civil Rights Lawyer
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: I agree with the post of my colleague----more importantly, I cannot stress enough that if you do not have a lawyer representing you in this matter then you should retain one to advise and assist you through the resolution of your community property---especially since your ex-wife has an attorney. Good luck.

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