Would it pay to go o court, weighing the outcome with the amount it would cost me?

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   Daniel Bachert

   West Palm Beach Divorce / Separation Lawyer

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   Answered June 29, 2012 06:55. Your Wife's actions would constitute marital waste for which she should be required to compensate you for. If your current attorney did not know this, find a new attorney.
   
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   Daniel Bachert, Esq.
   The Bachert Law Firm, P.A.
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   Ophelia Bernal-MoraPro

   Orlando Divorce / Separation Lawyer

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   Answered June 29, 2012 06:15. Yes you have rights, but you said you have an attorney, you should be discussing this with your attorney.

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   Brent Allan Rose

   Tampa Divorce / Separation Lawyer

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   Answered June 29, 2012 07:44. Simply tossing all your stuff is considered "dissipation of assets" if she did it out of spite knowing that the two of you were getting divorced. Had she just been "cleaning house" while you were still married, her lawyer is right, you'd be stuck with the loss, but if she did it because she knew you were getting divorced and to spite you, she will owe you for your half of the property.

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