In the Middle of Divorce Self Employed Spouse Hiding Money

A judge will see right thru this type of scam. It's great that his customers are still writing checks even if they are made out to cash. As long as they are writing checks there is documentation to prove that they were past clients writing checks to the business & suddenly since the divorce proceedings the clients are making the checks out to cash. The clients can be subpoena too. Depending on what kind of business it is maybe there are some type of receipt log or something to show services were performed or distributed. Also depending how long the divorce has been going on if his business income took a nose dive like you say then it won't be hard to figure it out!

Call your lawyer. That's what lawyers are for. He or she will know how to investigate this and whom to notify. This isn't the first time this situation has ever happened.

However you came upon this information needs to be documented and passed on to your lawyer ASAP! If you know because someone told you, have that person contact your lawyer to provide a written statement and/or proof that that is what is happening.

Bring it up to your lawyer RIGHT away.
When my parents were getting divorced my dad was hoarding money away. I Found out about it and made DAMN sure my mom & her lawyer and etc had the proof they needed to show he had WAY, WAY more money than he made them think.

Contact your lawyer with this information yesterday!! Take as many documenting notes as possible, find proof and corroborating evidence and witnesses (The people who wrote the checks to "cash" for example; with a written and notarized statement of why they wrote the checks differently then previous jobs. Did your soon-to-be ex request this and leave them with a reason, for example. The thicker the paper trail to his office, the better for you.) and present it all to your lawyer. If this is true more than just the IRS and your divorce attorney will find it quite interesting and a serious mark on his character when the judge sees his actions. Good luck and be strong :)

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I'm sure the IRS would be very interested in this!

It is sad when this type of thing happens because the kids are the one to suffer. Talk to your lawyer and I think that having the IRS in your court is also a big help because NO ONE gets away from the IRS.