Income earned by either spouse during the marriage is considered marital property, and you have a shared property interest in that money, regardless of whose name is on the account.

That doesn't mean that you should start by raiding the account, though. I'd start by asking your husband for money. If he refuses then hopefully you have an attorney who can explain to your husband (or his attorney) that you are entitled to your share of that marital property. that should come out in the property settlement, or if you need money for day-to-day needs, you should be able to get a stipulation between your attorney and your husband's attorney to access some of those funds and account for that money in the property settlement.

Bottom line : you have an interest in those accounts, but should NOT raid those accounts without husband's permission. Get an attorney to represent you in the divorce if you don't have one, and if husband won't help you with some operating cash then get your attorney involved.


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