Hi Dave,
I frequently practice in PA also and there is really not a lot of
difference when looking to freeze assets. In PA it is called a Petition
for Special Relief and it allows you to prevent the dissipation of marital
assets as you would in NJ. In my experience, I have sent copies of the
order to both local and national financial institutions. All have complied
with the request. You should not have much trouble. If you have any
questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Diana C. Schimmel, Esquire
Two Logan Square
100 N. 18th Street, Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19103
p. 267-207-3573
f. 267-200-0078
[email protected]www.SchimmelFamilyLaw.comOn Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 1:28 PM, David Perry Davis via New Jersey State Bar
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Client just discovered that spouse diverted significant funds from marital business into a hidden personal account. Spouse opened account at a small Pennsylvania bank with no NJ branches.
We have enough evidence / proofs to seek an order to show cause to freeze the account. Generally, in past cases, I've had an OSC entered and the bank has respected it (even though, technically, the bank isn't a party to the suit).
I'm nervous about proceeding this way since it's a PA bank. Is there any difference? Anything (aside from sending this case to an attorney admitted in both states if it doesn't immediately settle when the proofs are put on the table) additional that could/should be done for a PA-only bank?
Thanks.
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- Dave
David Perry Davis, Esq.
112 West Franklin Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
Voice: 609-737-2222
Fax: 609-737-3222
www.FamilyLawNJ.pro
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