Divorce's new weapon

[bitgeek]

But a lot of the time, relationships deteriorate very quickly; so it's hard to slowly siphon away money. And the more money that is moved quickly, the harder it can be to obfuscate all those tracks. Also, the amount owed is not necessarily based on traceable assets but also by income (and sometimes by backlogged income) which adds to the trickiness.

Anyhow, the quick and easy solution naturally is to just get a pre-nup.

If it deteriorates quickly then you have nothing to worry about. The money you had before marriage are yours anyway and it's not like you become a millionaire in a year. (unless you're dealing with bitcoins )

[Krang]

Doing this would only work if your wife or anybody else didnt know about it. If she did then I'm sure you'll get stung somehow.

[theskillzdatklls]

This is a bit silly considering anyone with access to money can put it anywhere. Gold, silver, cash ect.

It also doesn't mean that you still won't owe your ex-spouse the money from the judgement. I don't really see how bitcoin changes much is that regard.

What would be funny is lots of family law firms accepting bitcoin payments.

Exactly...if all your liquid assets quickly vanish in the midst of a divorce, you would get slapped with a judgement, and your wages would be garnished.   You would end up having to pay it back anyways, unless you plan on never working another W2 job in your life...

Easy as all hell as a professional poker player. Ship it.

Better advice is just not to get married. Especially if you are a remotely intelligent, motivated and successful male. Don't get freerolled gents.

[Cryptopher]

Innit, definitely circumvent the funds in Bitcoin, even during a market slide you simply short and buy back in later. I can imagine that you would have to be very careful as the repercussions could be pretty significant if you are found out.

[keithers]

As soon as there is more mainstream adoption, there will be wives that will be fighting for half of the bitcoin holdings in the divorce.   

If scorned women are willing to go to bad for frequent flyer miles in court, you can bet your ass that they will go for bitcoins too...

[1986]

That's only if they know about it. If they dont know then they cant get at it and I think thats the point.

[madmadmax]

Sounds incredibly stupid to begin with, why would you give someone your funds unless that someone helped you in acquiring them (which women rarely do)?

[TopherB]

Yeah, but do could a stash of cash under your bed too if your wife doesn't know about it  .

"A number of forums devoted to Bitcoin have been filled with husbands discussing the option of using digital currencies, a London divorce lawyer has claimed."

There's been a few discussions about it on here too.

No different than what they've been doing with offshore accounts for decades.

[okthen]

Both spouses should put their private key on their wedding ring.
This way if you want to be naughty and take your ring out, you'll think about it twice due to theft risk

[Bitcoin Magazine]

it's always the same, one couple wants meth and the other wants weed.  and yet you can purchase them all on SR.  so i don't see what the harm is in sharing a little BTC..

[cr1776]

This is a bit silly considering anyone with access to money can put it anywhere. Gold, silver, cash ect.

It also doesn't mean that you still won't owe your ex-spouse the money from the judgement. I don't really see how bitcoin changes much is that regard.

What would be funny is lots of family law firms accepting bitcoin payments.

Exactly...if all your liquid assets quickly vanish in the midst of a divorce, you would get slapped with a judgement, and your wages would be garnished.   You would end up having to pay it back anyways, unless you plan on never working another W2 job in your life...

Easy as all hell as a professional poker player. Ship it.

Better advice is just not to get married. Especially if you are a remotely intelligent, motivated and successful male. Don't get freerolled gents.

And if you want to get married, get a pre-nup. A woman/man with good motives won't have a problem signing on - if you are going to be together forever, it will never come into play, so unless she/he intends to marry for money, it will never come up.

[PHP.guru]

Yeah, but do could a stash of cash under your bed too if your wife doesn't know about it  .

"A number of forums devoted to Bitcoin have been filled with husbands discussing the option of using digital currencies, a London divorce lawyer has claimed."

There's been a few discussions about it on here too.

No different than what they've been doing with offshore accounts for decades.

Or just cash, or a family member bank account.

[BittBurger]

So you're saying Bitcoin can save someone from being ass raped by a spouse who wishes to take something she doesn't deserve?

Yet another reason why Bitcoin is awesome.

-B-

[acs267]

The Daily Mail is a spoof newspaper available in the U.K. Really wouldn't take everything they say seriously.

So you're saying Bitcoin can save someone from being ass raped by a spouse who wishes to take something she doesn't deserve?

Yet another reason why Bitcoin is awesome.

-B-

And why would you assume it's a female? In a equal chance, it could be a male.

[twistyfy]

Separating spouses using Bitcoin to hide wealth from estranged partners during court battles

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/06/03/article-2646995-1E6D4D3F00000578-758_634x408.jpg

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2646995/Divorcing-spouses-use-Bitcoin-hide-wealth-estranged-partners-court-battles.html

This is a smart idea.

[beetcoin]

Yeah, but do could a stash of cash under your bed too if your wife doesn't know about it  .

"A number of forums devoted to Bitcoin have been filled with husbands discussing the option of using digital currencies, a London divorce lawyer has claimed."

There's been a few discussions about it on here too.

if you're stashing say $100,000 under your bed, i think your bed would be really big.

[keithers]

That's only if they know about it. If they dont know then they cant get at it and I think thats the point.

Well, frequently wives become ex-wives after scavenging through their husband's computers.  If you are in at least a semi-functional marriage, you would usually discuss where you have money invested, or frequently the debits would come out of a joint account anyway.   So unless you keep your finances completely separate, or you invest money on your own, without your wife ever knowing...there is a good chance she will know about your bitcoins.   If you have 1BTC that is one thing, but if you have 20+...there's a good chance she will want a piece...

[Maidak]

Separating spouses using Bitcoin to hide wealth from estranged partners during court battles



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2646995/Divorcing-spouses-use-Bitcoin-hide-wealth-estranged-partners-court-battles.html

This is a smart idea.

This is actually quite amusing and now I know what to do if a divorce ever comes by in my future. Anyone on the forums pull a fast one on there ex wifey ?

[beetcoin]

Separating spouses using Bitcoin to hide wealth from estranged partners during court battles



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2646995/Divorcing-spouses-use-Bitcoin-hide-wealth-estranged-partners-court-battles.html

This is a smart idea.

This is actually quite amusing and now I know what to do if a divorce ever comes by in my future. Anyone on the forums pull a fast one on there ex wifey ?

if you get married, would you tell the wife that you have bitcoins? you'd be starting off the marriage with some deception there though.

[Maidak]

Separating spouses using Bitcoin to hide wealth from estranged partners during court battles



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2646995/Divorcing-spouses-use-Bitcoin-hide-wealth-estranged-partners-court-battles.html

This is a smart idea.

This is actually quite amusing and now I know what to do if a divorce ever comes by in my future. Anyone on the forums pull a fast one on there ex wifey ?

if you get married, would you tell the wife that you have bitcoins? you'd be starting off the marriage with some deception there though.

Well thankfully i'm not married yet neither do I have any plans to ain't no body got time for that.