During a divorce, can I spend the money from a bank account where the account is in my name only?
Generally speaking, during a divorce you may spend the money from a bank account which is titled in your name only. If you file for divorce in Orange or Osceola County, immediately upon filing the petition, you will be subject to a standing temporary Administrative Order No. 2004-05-03 which allows parties to “spend their incomes in the ordinary course of their personal and family affairs.” Please be aware, however, that you will be required to account for the use of such funds or income from the time of separation. The use of such funds and income must be justified “as reasonable and necessary for the necessities of the party or to preserve marital assts or pay marital debts.” Both parties will be accountable for all money or property in their possession both during the marriage and after separation.