Legal Question in Administrative Law in Pennsylvania

split settlement

married for 20 years. broke my leg and sued. is my husband entitled to half of my settlement pay? he says it's the law that he receive half for being my caregiver.


Asked on 4/11/07, 11:10 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Diamond DIAMONDLAWYER

Re: split settlement

Since you sued, you obviously have an attorney. SInce you are paying that lawyer, ask him/her. They should be advising you on your rights

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Answered on 4/11/07, 11:27 am
John Gibson John W. Gibson, Esquire

Re: split settlement

The other answer is right. Your personal injury attorney may not deal with family law, though. Also your answer doesn't indicate whether you are still married or whether you were still married at the time that you fell, that is a major consideration.

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Answered on 4/13/07, 4:35 pm


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