Now that we're divorced, does my ex have any legal claim over my property or assets?
Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at Ascent Law LLC Community property states have a better chance of recovering hidden assets In states that have community property laws, a spouse's assets are split equally after a divorce. If a spouse didn't disclose all of their assets, they could be subject to a court proceeding. However, in states that have equitable distribution laws, assets are split in a more fair manner, and not necessarily 50/50. In addition, some states have opt-in community property laws, which allow spouses to agree to split their assets in a community-property-based divorce. Mutual mistake The courts can find a mutual mistake after a divorce when both parties agreed to a particular arrangement during the marriage. For instance, when a couple decides to split their pension, the decision is a mutual mistake. The parties agreed to separate the pension when they married, but later learn that they cannot remove their former spouse as a pension beneficiary. However, they d...