Q: How to address misrepresentation in divorce property claims?
I'm seeking accountability for my ex-husband's misrepresentation during our divorce. He purchased two houses in 2013, claiming to be single, while we were married until 2014. I have evidence from a workers' compensation hearing showing discrepancies and deeds indicating he was "single" when he wasn't. I haven't heard back from the Macomb County prosecutor or my ex-husband regarding this. I believe the title companies involved failed to verify his marital status with the divorce decree. What legal steps can I take to address these misrepresentations and hold the responsible parties accountable?
A:
Who are you seeking to hold accountable? This all sounds like an issue to be raised in a post-judgment motion to the divorce proceeding. However, you're going to need to explain to the court why and how you could not have discovered and raised this issue before.
You won't hear back from the prosecutor - what you're saying he did may not even be a civil matter let alone a criminal matter a prosecutor would be interested in. And your ex is your ex for a reason; last thing I would do is respond to my ex accusing me of something except through a lawyer.
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