Legal advice and help. Detective skills a plus.?

My husband hasn't filed for divorce yet. He's been gone about a month. I know, for a fact, that he has bought or is renting a new home for himself, his mistress, and her children.





I also know, for a fact, that he has purchased her a vehicle.





My problem is, I need proof. How can I legally obtain this? I know his basic information. (ssn and dl number)





I can't afford to hire a private investigator.





I have tried some of the search sites, but come up empty and only find information about our house.





Any advice would be greatly appreciated.Legal advice and help. Detective skills a plus.?
What I would suggest is to gather up as much information as you can. For example try to get his new address, vehicle license plate and anything else that would help you. Go to his work address and make some casual inquires but be discreet. Don't engage him and don't let him aware of your presence.





You will probably need to do some leg work to gather the information that you need.





Then I would contact a divorce attorney, (you sound as if you don't already have one), some of which will give you a half hour over the phone or at their office.





That is your best recourse because you are going to need an attorney to finalize the divorce.Legal advice and help. Detective skills a plus.?
Would you like to answer a few questions so we can START to give relevant information?





Like:





Did either of you file for a legal separation?





In what state is this occurring?





EDITED BASED ON ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:





Well, based on the additional information, if he is only renting the home, there is nothing you can do about it. He is allowed to have a residence in which to live.





Also, because the two of you are still married, he has just as much right to funds in the joint account (or his account) as you do. Again, marital property.





If, on the other hand, he is using funds that were pre-marital and remaind so without conversion during the marriage, then it's a moot point. Those funds and anything purchased with them, remain pre-marital assets.





Now, if he has purchased a home and/or other things in HER name then you will need to prove it by either subpoena of his financial records ONCE divorce is filed, or by the aid of a forensic accountant.





The point here is that until a legal separation or divorce is filed, he is free to spend his money any way he wishes, just as you are.And even if you can show that marital funds were used you would also have to prove he purchased the items and not simply rented or leased.





Also, these issues have nothing whatsoever to do with divorce but MAY have a bearing on the eventual property settlement if you can prove that he converted marital assets pre-divorce.





The point is, this is not a simple situation and the eventual outcome and alternatives under law depend on first filing for divorce and second, on what can be proven.
You can submit your issue in the following website and a lawyer will contact you within 24hrs. Don't worry about their charges, Its only $1/day. I think this you can afford. Here is the link





http://www.usalegalcare.com/





Good luck
As a Lawyer, I'd like to help, but as Hexeliebe says, you'll need to give more info.





If you are in the US, sorry I can't help!
Speak to an attorney. Most, if not all wont' charge you for the first visit. Since your still legally married, he can be held accountable for the bill for your attorney. In addition, YOU should file for divorce, not wait for him to do it. Again, if he has the sole income, he'll be footing the bill for that as well. Then during the divorce proceedings, tell your attorney of all the items that your husband has purchased for his new girl friend. That is all considered community property, and you will get your share of it. I'd also get a protection from abuse order, which your attorney can also get you, to keep your soon to be exhusband from harrassing your, threatening you, etc.

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