Marital Fraud

Marital fraud occurs when one spouse intentionally deceives the other to gain an unfair advantage, such as financial benefits, property, or prospects of support. This deception might involve hiding assets, lying about finances, or misrepresenting facts relevant to the marriage or divorce process. Essentially, it’s a deliberate act intended to mislead or manipulate the other spouse, often to influence legal or financial decisions. Recognizing marital fraud is important because it can impact divorce proceedings, property division, and support arrangements, and may have legal consequences for the party committing the deception.