Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I'm a senior citizen homemaker in Florida. Husband is retired. Income consists of his social security and a small IRA. I will start collecting social security next year. Am considering divorce. If I should win money in a sweepstakes or lottery, would he be entitled to any of it?


Asked on 11/09/09, 4:44 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Probably.

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Answered on 11/14/09, 5:19 pm
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

He gets half of any winnings until the day the judge decides that the funds aren't "marital," usually the day the divorce is filed. After you file for divorce, anything you win is all yours.

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Answered on 11/14/09, 5:41 pm
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Mr. Wagner and Mr. Rose are absolutely correct.

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Answered on 11/16/09, 12:03 pm


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