S10 Ep85: Can a Spouse Freeze a Joint Bank Account During Divorce?

#ChooseGoldman Attorney Akiva Goldman explains how a spouse can petition the court to freeze joint or individual bank accounts during a divorce to preserve the marital estate from being squandered. • One spouse can ask the court to freeze a joint or individual bank account to stop funds from being drained. • Financial records showing unusual or sudden withdrawals provide critical evidence for the court to order an account freeze. • Financial institutions must enforce injunctions and block account transactions once served with a judge's order. • Courts can order freezes on single-name accounts belonging to the primary earner to protect the other spouse's share of marital assets. • Freeze orders often include specific court exceptions to ensure routine living expenses, like household utility bills, continue to be paid. Download Divorce & Custody Survival Guide. Click here: [https://akivagoldman.com/free-legal-ebook/](https://akivagoldman.com/free-legal-ebook/) Schedule Your Complimentary Phone Consultation: [https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428](https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428) 📞 (248) 590-6600 Call/Text Click here to watch the video: https://youtu.be/tZobRP0tG-s For more information: [https://akivagoldman.com/michigan-divorce-lawyer](https://akivagoldman.com/michigan-divorce-lawyer) Learn more in our blog: https://akivagoldman.com/blog/divorce/can-a-spouse-freeze-a-joint-bank-account-during-divorce Visit us at ChooseGoldman.com #Goldmanandassociateslawfirm #ChooseGoldman #ChooseGoldmanLaw #MichiganDivorce #MichiganFamilyLaw #DivorceAttorneyMichigan #AssetProtection Akiva Goldman  Michigan Family Law Attorney  Goldman & Associates Law Firm  ChooseGoldman.com