Wife discovers husband's hidden Bitcoin during divorce proceeding

[peter0425]

A crypto owner should be proud about the decentralised nature of Bitcoins. It means that no government or any other person can know how many Bitcoins you are holding. So my only query is that how did the forensic expert find out about his digital holdings. The husband here in this case could have easily saved all the Bitcoins, but now he has to surely follow what the court will decide. So yes bad luck for the husband.

Probably, his wife might be suspecting him even before that he’s really into bitcoin, it’s just that she has no way to find for it. Now, she’s being smarter to claim what’s for her too when she found out that his husband had been keeping bitcoin all along. Let’s say his husband might have his own reasons why he’s being secretive to his wife, he might have predicted it that the marriage may not going to work for long.

What I am interested is how long have been the husband keeping that Bitcoin in his wallet, because if he accumulated that many years before or at least when the price is still 4 digits? i don't wonder why the wife has suspected on it because that is just a small amount.
but if he invested when before they felt not inlove or starting to be cold in each other, so the wife knew that there is money hidden inside His bed and that is the bitcoin held by her husband.

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[blockman]

To the not-yet-tied guys and gals out there. If you don't want your soon-to-be companion in life to touch your holdings, just get into a prenuptial agreement of what you own like assets in crypto or real estate or as in anything. It's an agreement for those that you haven't heard it yet.
And this is also the reason why many marriage got their own downfall when they don't agree to each other in terms of finance, assets and investments. That's why before you tie the knot, make it sure that both of agreed to the likes of each other and accepts whatever it is because both of you are on your behalf and have each other's back.

[Sexylizzy2813]

To the not-yet-tied guys and gals out there. If you don't want your soon-to-be companion in life to touch your holdings, just get into a prenuptial agreement of what you own like assets in crypto or real estate or as in anything. It's an agreement for those that you haven't heard it yet.
And this is also the reason why many marriage got their own downfall when they don't agree to each other in terms of finance, assets and investments. That's why before you tie the knot, make it sure that both of agreed to the likes of each other and accepts whatever it is because both of you are on your behalf and have each other's back.

Even if the both parties are on any sort of blood oath I still don't think that would prohibit the other from eyeing the property of the other.
Some of these marriages happens because of what the man or woman have. With that kind of marriage you expect them to stay together till they die? Even if their vow includes in sickness and in health till death do us part? No way is that happening in any part of Africa I think.

[Lorence.xD]

To the not-yet-tied guys and gals out there. If you don't want your soon-to-be companion in life to touch your holdings, just get into a prenuptial agreement of what you own like assets in crypto or real estate or as in anything. It's an agreement for those that you haven't heard it yet.
And this is also the reason why many marriage got their own downfall when they don't agree to each other in terms of finance, assets and investments. That's why before you tie the knot, make it sure that both of agreed to the likes of each other and accepts whatever it is because both of you are on your behalf and have each other's back.

Even if the both parties are on any sort of blood oath I still don't think that would prohibit the other from eyeing the property of the other.
Some of these marriages happens because of what the man or woman have. With that kind of marriage you expect them to stay together till they die? Even if their vow includes in sickness and in health till death do us part? No way is that happening in any part of Africa I think.

Exactly, cause if you're gonna get married you will look for someone that's capable of being financially educated and can manage by himself. Let's say you love the person no matter what even he doesn't have a job or any money sources still you've married him/her. For sure they wouldn't last long, health is wealth but in case of emergencies it might be a problem to take out an empty pocket. Some people would even marry someone's already rich so they can build their own career which I think it's really normal, cause people tend to love their own careen than their love ones cause for sure you'll love someone who's really providing for both of your needs.

[spectre71]

Well been through two divorces. Over 65% or marriages end in divorce (US) and 90% of the time it's woman who initiates it. There is no real upside for a modern US man to get married, It's all liability.  I have ALOT of friends get blindsided by a wife draining accounts, running up debt, not paying taxes and such. I'm not saying hide allot of money but think it's wise to have a reasonable war chest. Not even divorce maybe something you get your assets frozen and you don't have gas or food money laying round..

[reagansimms]

Imo, maybe they live in a country that requires all assets accumulated during their marriage to be halved (50% for the husband and 50% for the wife). There may be an element of deliberate action taken by the husband, who does not want the amount of BTC he owns to be split into two, but the wife, who previously knew about her husband's activities, is suspicious of a number of assets owned which are stored in the form of Bitcoin.

The husband could argue that the assets are not his, as long as he does not reveal the private key which has a number of BTC in it, there is nothing that can be proven to the court that the assets are his. In an instant, the husband could manipulate these assets into someone else's possession, because the only way to prove these assets is to have a private key.
In this way the husband can secure his BTC from his wife's greed.

[Captain Corporate]

It is weird how marriages end. One day you say that you are going to spend rest of your life with a person, and then something happens in that marriage and you want to give zero cents to that person and just want to get rid of them without anything. This all depends on a situation, without putting man or woman in there, just considering it as two humans, if one of them works and the other doesn't work and you agree to this together, for any reason at all, then the one who works has to pay after the divorce. Since its so common, people think that man carries the load of the house and woman just sits at home, and after divorce man shouldn't take care of her, well I support this for woman who work too, if woman works and man stays at home because of some arrangement they had, then when they divorce woman should be paying man too. Aside from that, in a situation where both works, there is no need to pay anyone. In this case, if any money that the woman earned was involved in that bitcoin, it means it has to be shared, but if not, then he should keep it.

[bayu7adi]

In my region (a small town in Indonesia), we follow a unique financial system where 100% of the financial management is entrusted to the wife, while the husband's role is to work and provide for the family. True love, as I perceive it, is characterized by complete transparency between married partners. A man must carefully select the right woman to ensure the stability of their household, while a woman must maintain her dignity by remaining loyal to her husband.

Whenever the husband wishes to make a purchase, it is essential that the wife is informed. Financial decisions within the household always involve mutual agreement to prevent any wasteful spending, provided that both parties understand each other.

In connection to the case mentioned in this thread, I believe the culture of the individuals involved differs significantly from the customs in my area. If a husband still hides something from his wife, then there must be something more precious to him than his love for her.

In cases of divorce, assets should be divided equally, and the portion may increase further when children are involved.

I would support the wife in promptly revealing any concealed BTC held by her husband. Subsequently, reporting these assets to the court for a fair distribution in the divorce case. Whether it's a 50%:50% split or a 60%:40% division, that decision should be left to the judge.

[xSkylarx]

To the not-yet-tied guys and gals out there. If you don't want your soon-to-be companion in life to touch your holdings, just get into a prenuptial agreement of what you own like assets in crypto or real estate or as in anything. It's an agreement for those that you haven't heard it yet.
And this is also the reason why many marriage got their own downfall when they don't agree to each other in terms of finance, assets and investments. That's why before you tie the knot, make it sure that both of agreed to the likes of each other and accepts whatever it is because both of you are on your behalf and have each other's back.

Even if the both parties are on any sort of blood oath I still don't think that would prohibit the other from eyeing the property of the other.
Some of these marriages happens because of what the man or woman have. With that kind of marriage you expect them to stay together till they die? Even if their vow includes in sickness and in health till death do us part? No way is that happening in any part of Africa I think.

Recently I've noticed that having divorce is easy they just give each other money and also support the child and they are done. They just do it easily and I've noticed this mostly with rich people and even just because they have money they can do it easily. 

Mariage right now is something that they are finding security in financially they are just after the money and the assets not the love that was given to each other. But this is already the case, and for sure women always win and they can get half of the assets no matter what as Bitcoin is also an asset. It's just lucky for her that she found out about it if not she won't be getting any of it.

[blockman]

To the not-yet-tied guys and gals out there. If you don't want your soon-to-be companion in life to touch your holdings, just get into a prenuptial agreement of what you own like assets in crypto or real estate or as in anything. It's an agreement for those that you haven't heard it yet.
And this is also the reason why many marriage got their own downfall when they don't agree to each other in terms of finance, assets and investments. That's why before you tie the knot, make it sure that both of agreed to the likes of each other and accepts whatever it is because both of you are on your behalf and have each other's back.

Even if the both parties are on any sort of blood oath I still don't think that would prohibit the other from eyeing the property of the other.

It depends on the person, some may not be interested if there's a pact already and there could be some that have that hidden desire to take everything from her husband or his wife.

Some of these marriages happens because of what the man or woman have. With that kind of marriage you expect them to stay together till they die? Even if their vow includes in sickness and in health till death do us part? No way is that happening in any part of Africa I think.

Well, as I've said it depends. Some person or let's say many marry someone because of their wealth and possession and some are really true love and doesn't look at those material things and assets.

[cabron]

To the not-yet-tied guys and gals out there. If you don't want your soon-to-be companion in life to touch your holdings, just get into a prenuptial agreement of what you own like assets in crypto or real estate or as in anything. It's an agreement for those that you haven't heard it yet.
And this is also the reason why many marriage got their own downfall when they don't agree to each other in terms of finance, assets and investments. That's why before you tie the knot, make it sure that both of agreed to the likes of each other and accepts whatever it is because both of you are on your behalf and have each other's back.

Even if the both parties are on any sort of blood oath I still don't think that would prohibit the other from eyeing the property of the other.

It depends on the person, some may not be interested if there's a pact already and there could be some that have that hidden desire to take everything from her husband or his wife.

Some of these marriages happens because of what the man or woman have. With that kind of marriage you expect them to stay together till they die? Even if their vow includes in sickness and in health till death do us part? No way is that happening in any part of Africa I think.

Well, as I've said it depends. Some person or let's say many marry someone because of their wealth and possession and some are really true love and doesn't look at those material things and assets.

These days, it's rare to happen that love lasts til they grow old. People change especially when a woman has someone to rely on whenever you divorce or a woman has money, they tend to believe they don't need men in their life. Thats very true. They suck the youth in you and then leave you when you have nothing. But in this story, the wife discovers he has 12 BTC so she has to stay and suck half of it before leaving.

Since she found out already, its best to give the 6BTC and see where she will be after she spends it all.

[blockman]

These days, it's rare to happen that love lasts til they grow old. People change especially when a woman has someone to rely on whenever you divorce or a woman has money, they tend to believe they don't need men in their life. Thats very true. They suck the youth in you and then leave you when you have nothing.

It's even becoming content that two fake couples end up in marriage. And that's a real thing in today's time.

But in this story, the wife discovers he has 12 BTC so she has to stay and suck half of it before leaving.

Since she found out already, its best to give the 6BTC and see where she will be after she spends it all.

While everything can be talked about properly and set what's gonna be good for one another. And if the court settles to distribute the other half as an asset to her wife during the proceedings then the guy has to obey the decision that's placed upon him. We're seeing a lot of stories like this in real life and it's all about the share of the wealth of the guy and that's why if someone is still single here, don't look for the real one that will love you. As I believe that it will come to you naturally and it is your personal decision when you're about to get married to declare it if you own bitcoin or not or discuss that to your future partner.

[milewilda]

To the not-yet-tied guys and gals out there. If you don't want your soon-to-be companion in life to touch your holdings, just get into a prenuptial agreement of what you own like assets in crypto or real estate or as in anything. It's an agreement for those that you haven't heard it yet.
And this is also the reason why many marriage got their own downfall when they don't agree to each other in terms of finance, assets and investments. That's why before you tie the knot, make it sure that both of agreed to the likes of each other and accepts whatever it is because both of you are on your behalf and have each other's back.

Even if the both parties are on any sort of blood oath I still don't think that would prohibit the other from eyeing the property of the other.

It depends on the person, some may not be interested if there's a pact already and there could be some that have that hidden desire to take everything from her husband or his wife.

Some of these marriages happens because of what the man or woman have. With that kind of marriage you expect them to stay together till they die? Even if their vow includes in sickness and in health till death do us part? No way is that happening in any part of Africa I think.

Well, as I've said it depends. Some person or let's say many marry someone because of their wealth and possession and some are really true love and doesn't look at those material things and assets.

These days, it's rare to happen that love lasts til they grow old. People change especially when a woman has someone to rely on whenever you divorce or a woman has money, they tend to believe they don't need men in their life. Thats very true. They suck the youth in you and then leave you when you have nothing. But in this story, the wife discovers he has 12 BTC so she has to stay and suck half of it before leaving.

Since she found out already, its best to give the 6BTC and see where she will be after she spends it all.

If she had able to spend all of that 6 BTC then she wont really be totally be having a divorce without having that kind of replacement, if there's none on that moment but later on for sure both ex husband and wife would really be finding their true love once these persons do able to move on.Its true that love nowadays and talking about forever living is seems to be that hard and its true into your word that once women do have that kind of earning capability on which they wont really be that afraid on leaving their husband on whatever issues it would be since they do know that they could be able to stand on their own and would really be thinking that
they could really be able to sustain and this is why they arent afraid on having these kind of proceedings. This is why for those husbands out there who do have crypto or bitcoin holdings then it would be better on making it as a secret but well not all men would be having this kind of mindset on which they would be always be faitful and honest to their wives when it comes to finances which it is a must but for me which it would really be that ideal that you should really be having something left for yourself when it comes to money because if you do give it all and your wife decided to leave or having a divorce then you would really be ending up on getting wrecked totally which is through love and financial.

[Odohu]

How the wife got to know about the Bitcoin is still what is not clear to me. Maybe the man would have hinted her about it in the peak of their love else I wonder how even the expert will find out the man have Bitcoin and even know the quantity.

Well been through two divorces. Over 65% or marriages end in divorce (US) and 90% of the time it's woman who initiates it. There is no real upside for a modern US man to get married, It's all liability.  I have ALOT of friends get blindsided by a wife draining accounts, running up debt, not paying taxes and such. I'm not saying hide allot of money but think it's wise to have a reasonable war chest. Not even divorce maybe something you get your assets frozen and you don't have gas or food money laying round..

It breaks my heart reading different stories about divorce cases especially in the West. I don't know how they made their laws that it appear to discourage people from getting married. I know they usually site women being weaker and always the victim but they rarely know that men do become victims too.
I have lost count of the number of times I see men being thrown of a house he built just because his wife filed for divorce. There are even cases of men going to jail over mere accusations of domestic violence by their wives.

Conversely,  these incidents are not prevalent in Africa as tradions, culture and costums have more influen in marriages than the legal institution.

[Winterfrost]

I don't blame the wife or the husband for revealing his Bitcoin to a crypto hunter. Instead, I think the blame should go to the lawmakers. These situations happen because the people who create these laws are the ones supporting the feminist movement, aiming to give women equal rights with men. The problem arises when it often results in sharing the man's wealth during divorce and not sharing the woman's wealth. Even if the rules were different, many women don't have much wealth to divide in the first place. I just see that women only use these shitty laws as an excuse to fuck over people.

Well been through two divorces. Over 65% or marriages end in divorce (US) and 90% of the time it's woman who initiates it. There is no real upside for a modern US man to get married, It's all liability.  I have ALOT of friends get blindsided by a wife draining accounts, running up debt, not paying taxes and such. I'm not saying hide allot of money but think it's wise to have a reasonable war chest. Not even divorce maybe something you get your assets frozen and you don't have gas or food money laying round..

It breaks my heart reading different stories about divorce cases especially in the West.

It's obvious. Everyone likes you for your money, not for who you are. You know a thousand people, but have very few true friends, if any. You are desperate for love and true friendship, after so many years. Having good people around you is hard enough as it is. I can't imagine how much harder it becomes when you are rich.

[Baki202]

To the not-yet-tied guys and gals out there. If you don't want your soon-to-be companion in life to touch your holdings, just get into a prenuptial agreement of what you own like assets in crypto or real estate or as in anything. It's an agreement for those that you haven't heard it yet.
And this is also the reason why many marriage got their own downfall when they don't agree to each other in terms of finance, assets and investments. That's why before you tie the knot, make it sure that both of agreed to the likes of each other and accepts whatever it is because both of you are on your behalf and have each other's back.

prenuptial agreement still depends, if not a written or a documented agreement women can be deceptive and might agree and until she one day finds out the actual worth of your assets, look at what happened in the case of hakim that is wife almost went away with is assets, just better to pray for a better spouse instead of gold diggers, people like Elon have there reasons for not getting married.The situation   is that once you marry, you and your wife are supposed to be one, and the best way to make your marriage work and avoid divorce is to make it work. Marriages don't even last the way it use to be.

[blockman]

To the not-yet-tied guys and gals out there. If you don't want your soon-to-be companion in life to touch your holdings, just get into a prenuptial agreement of what you own like assets in crypto or real estate or as in anything. It's an agreement for those that you haven't heard it yet.
And this is also the reason why many marriage got their own downfall when they don't agree to each other in terms of finance, assets and investments. That's why before you tie the knot, make it sure that both of agreed to the likes of each other and accepts whatever it is because both of you are on your behalf and have each other's back.

prenuptial agreement still depends, if not a written or a documented agreement women can be deceptive and might agree and until she one day finds out the actual worth of your assets, look at what happened in the case of hakim that is wife almost went away with is assets, just better to pray for a better spouse instead of gold diggers, people like Elon have there reasons for not getting married.The situation   is that once you marry, you and your wife are supposed to be one, and the best way to make your marriage work and avoid divorce is to make it work. Marriages don't even last the way it use to be.

It won't be called an agreement if it's not written. Maybe can be said as a verbal agreement but there's no strong evidence that it has happened if you don't have a written agreement. We can learn a lot from many situations just as one with the op. So, those that are not yet in an intimate relationship and you've got plans to unite in one, just have a casual talk and agreement with your partner, and if you think that you're willing to give all to him/her, just think of it. As much as possible, we're all wishing that all unions are going to be ending as what's said in front of the altar or based on their ceremonies that they're going to be together til' death. But it is changing today, til' wealth.

[NotATether]

To the not-yet-tied guys and gals out there. If you don't want your soon-to-be companion in life to touch your holdings, just get into a prenuptial agreement of what you own like assets in crypto or real estate or as in anything. It's an agreement for those that you haven't heard it yet.
And this is also the reason why many marriage got their own downfall when they don't agree to each other in terms of finance, assets and investments. That's why before you tie the knot, make it sure that both of agreed to the likes of each other and accepts whatever it is because both of you are on your behalf and have each other's back.

Not signing a prenup before you marry someone you're likely to divorce later is financial suicide.

[Blitzboy]

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If she had able to spend all of that 6 BTC then she wont really be totally be having a divorce without having that kind of replacement, if there's none on that moment but later on for sure both ex husband and wife would really be finding their true love once these persons do able to move on.Its true that love nowadays and talking about forever living is seems to be that hard and its true into your word that once women do have that kind of earning capability on which they wont really be that afraid on leaving their husband on whatever issues it would be since they do know that they could be able to stand on their own and would really be thinking that
they could really be able to sustain and this is why they arent afraid on having these kind of proceedings. This is why for those husbands out there who do have crypto or bitcoin holdings then it would be better on making it as a secret but well not all men would be having this kind of mindset on which they would be always be faitful and honest to their wives when it comes to finances which it is a must but for me which it would really be that ideal that you should really be having something left for yourself when it comes to money because if you do give it all and your wife decided to leave or having a divorce then you would really be ending up on getting wrecked totally which is through love and financial.

Financial freedom and relational dynamics are the main focus. In the age of cryptocurrencies, when Bitcoin can quickly change, this raises an interesting question about how individuals handle financial relationships. Should you tell everyone everything or keep some things to yourself Bitcoin complicates joint accounts and asset splits between couples. Ideally, partners would make money decisions together. Financial freedom can empower people to make difficult decisions like divorce, especially if they are in a toxic relationship.

Not often is arguing for property secrecy the answer. Any secret could damage trust in relationships. Couples should instead teach each other about Bitcoin's value and potential. This may improve their regard and understanding.

[fuguebtc]

To the not-yet-tied guys and gals out there. If you don't want your soon-to-be companion in life to touch your holdings, just get into a prenuptial agreement of what you own like assets in crypto or real estate or as in anything. It's an agreement for those that you haven't heard it yet.
And this is also the reason why many marriage got their own downfall when they don't agree to each other in terms of finance, assets and investments. That's why before you tie the knot, make it sure that both of agreed to the likes of each other and accepts whatever it is because both of you are on your behalf and have each other's back.

But if they do that, is it still called a marriage? Marriage only happens when both trust each other and share everything with each other, what is happiness if we live together but always doubt each other?

I'm a pragmatic person and money is my top priority these days. But when it comes to love between husband and wife and children, money cannot be more important than them, I work hard just because I want them to have a prosperous and fulfilling life, not just for myself. So if I lose them, money really means nothing. If we lose money, we can easily get it back, but if we lose our wife and children, how can we get it back? But it's funny how many people are even willing to not trust anyone just for a few cents that we can easily earn out there. Bitcoin is just money, as long as we earn a lot of money, we will have as many bitcoins as we want, but our wife and children cannot earn that way.