Can my spouse’s attorney require me to divulge my personal ID and passwords?
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Can my spouse’s attorney require me to divulge my personal ID and passwords?
My wife’s attorney is asking me to divulge all (including work) ID and passwords to all my accounts. Legally do I have to give him my personal passwords to my work account and all bank accounts? I have nothing to hide but do not want to divulge this very personal information.
Asked on June 1, 2012 under Family Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You wife's attorney is on what we call a "fishing expedition" and if I were you I would contact an attorney on your behalf as soon as possible. How are these requests being made? In what is known as "discovery" through a formal document (called possibly "Interrogatories")? There are time constraints and legal requirements that involve asking a judge to allow you not to answer. Please get help. Good luck.
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