Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

In Florida, after a divorce is finalized, can an ex-wife claim any part of the former spouse's winnings from Lotto or from game show winnings, etc.?


Asked on 8/24/09, 8:44 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

If the ticket was bought after the divorce was final, the ex-wife has no claim on the winnings. If the ticket was bought before the divorce was final, it's a little more complicated:

If the ex-wife was aware of the ticket, and let the case get finalized, she's probably out of luck.

If she wasn't aware of the ticket, she can probably reopen the divorce if the ticket was purchased before the divorce was filed.

If she wasn't aware of the ticket, she's probably out of luck if the ticket was purchased after the divorce was filed.

It's certainly worth her time to sit down with a lawyer and discuss her factual situation.

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Answered on 8/24/09, 2:54 pm


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