Purchases Before Filing - Risks/Advantages?

i_am_buzz_lightyear · 2024-03-28T23:07:45+00:00

I paid first and last month's rent, and bought all the furniture so I would've have to worry about moving shit out and so the kids could have the same comfort level.

I wanted her to get a new (lightly used) car for the kids sake as I wouldn't be there to fix it, and bought my self one of equal cost. Same loan amount, but in separate names (She didn't realize why until months later). The trade-in removed my name. Which makes that part of the split easier.

Edit: to add to the first bits... I didn't want to live in that house I remodeled for our family. When I bought the shit online, I put a hold on FedEx to let it all pile up in the warehouse. Use the app to see where shit is. Weeks later I rented a uhaul and released the hold. I waited for the driver and had him back up the truck to mine. We passed the boxes over together. He thanked me for what he thought was going to be a shitty delivery, stuffing a 3 bd into a truck with help is much easier than a driveway drop. It went right into my storage locker until I got the keys for my place, which I already had from clearing out the garage. Super smooth and no contact, no fussing with the stbxw.

Edit 2: I consulted my attorney first. Her lawyer did try to make it a thing. It wasn't. A good litmus test for anything you do that isn't risky is to see how it would affect the kids.

Annual-Ad6947 · 2024-03-28T17:38:22+00:00

Just to clarify, DV by her or you?

dday_throwaway3 · 2024-03-28T12:53:24+00:00

Before I filed for divorce, I bought a new laptop, a new phone, new tires for my car, bought a tow hitch for my car along with a bike carrier and new bike, new work clothes, paid for annual certification renewal, signed up for training, and the list goes on. All things that I would have had to purchase in the near future.

Moms_Sketti88 · 2024-03-27T20:42:04+00:00

I was thinking the same thing as well. I want and need a new car, but wondering if it’s a loss in the event it gets rewarded to her. If I’m on the hook for my money, can I even afford a car payment with for sure CS and possible steep alimony payment? I’m meeting with an attorney next week so an answer I will ask.

Title	Purchases Before Filing - Risks/Advantages?
Author	ToughSuccotash2007
Upvotes	6
Comments	22
Date	March 27, 2024 8:06 PM UTC (2 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/Divorce_Men
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