Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Am I entitled to money my wife gets from lawsuit ..we are married 26 yrs


Asked on 7/05/15, 5:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Bill Farias Law offices of Bill Farias

If you are divorcing, that money is in the "marital pot" and subject to division. Whether you actually get any of it depends on the circumstances and a number of factors.

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Answered on 7/06/15, 6:33 am

If you are divorcing the money is part of the marital assets. How it will be allocated in term of the divorce will depend on a number of factors.

If you are not getting a divorce the answer is you are not entitled to it, although a spouse can be obligated to cover expenses related to the health, education et cetera of a spouse.

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Answered on 7/06/15, 8:23 am


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