Can a divorce judge if a spouse buys a bitcoin?
Can a divorce judge take into account the purchase of Bitcoin by one spouse in determining the division of assets during a divorce? With the increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies, it's becoming more common for individuals to invest in Bitcoin and other digital currencies. However, the legal implications of these investments in the context of divorce are still unclear. Does the court have the authority to consider the value of Bitcoin holdings when dividing marital property? And if so, how does the court determine the fair market value of Bitcoin, which can fluctuate rapidly?