Multi-Jurisdiction Interpleader Against Competing Claims by Former Spouses
Customer filed state court claims in Indiana based on restriction placed on IRA, and at the same time customer’s ex-spouse filed state court claims in Florida seeking distribution of same IRA funds based on divorce decree. Defended claims by filing federal interpleader in Northern District of Indiana Federal Court that enjoined both husband and wife from proceeding with their respective state court actions pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §2361.