Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

My incapacitated father will be receiving a malpractice settlement due to the death of his father. Is my father's wife/guardian entitled to any of this settlement in Arizona? My father and his wife have been married 8 years.


Asked on 1/18/10, 6:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joan Bundy Joan Bundy Law

It would be considered community property, as Arizona is a community property state. What that means is that if this married couple were to split up, the money would be shared equitably (approximately 50-50 or with other assets as offset). Otherwise, it's assumed the two will share it equally if they stay married.

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Answered on 1/30/10, 9:08 pm


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