According to a recent survey of American couples, one-third of spouses lie to their partners about money matters and one third have been lied to by their spouses.
Among the money matters about which spouses lie are:
hiding money (58%)
concealing minor purchases (54%)
keeping bills secret (30%)
hiding major purchases (16%)
maintaining bank accounts on the side (15%)
hiding debt (11%) and
concealing income (11%)
separation (11%)
divorce (16%)
loss of trust (42%) and
arguments (67%)
When discovered, the consequences range from:
These results are very similar to what happens when one spouse discovers the other is having an affair. If you believe that your spouse is hiding money, etc., contact an experienced family law attorney to understand how this could affect you legally.
Read more in this Forbes article: Is Your Partner Cheating On You Financially? 31% Admit Money Deception.
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