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Love Court Off the Record

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Hidden Income in Divorce: What Happens If My Spouse Lied?

June 15, 2026 • Anderson Keuscher Brachmann

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“I just found out during our divorce that my spouse has been doing side work for cash and never disclosed it—possibly for years. We already exchanged financial disclosures, and he swore everything was complete. What can I do if I think he’s hiding income, and will the court actually do anything about it?"

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In this episode of Love Court, divorce attorney Jessica Anderson addresses a listener’s concern about a spouse who may be hiding income during a divorce. After exchanging financial disclosures, the listener discovered evidence of cash side jobs that were never reported—raising serious questions about honesty, support calculations, and the division of assets.

Jessica explains what legal obligations spouses have when completing financial disclosures, what happens if someone intentionally leaves out income or assets, and how courts typically respond to allegations of hidden earnings. She also discusses the tools available to uncover undisclosed income—such as subpoenas, bank records, forensic accounting, and discovery requests—and the potential consequences if the court determines a spouse was not truthful under oath.