Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: settlement of lawsuit

You are entitled to recoup for loss of companionship and consortium if you filed with him. What he gets for pain and suffering and resulting disability merely replaces his physical loss and is not marital property. If he was compensated for loss wages and income you might be entitled to a share of that.

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Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

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Re: settlement of lawsuit

It depends on the type of law suit. And it also depends on what the recovery is for within any given law suit. For example, in a personal injury law suit, you would be entitled to "loss of consortium" compensation or repayment of any unpaid medical expenses, assuming it was paid out of joint accounts. There would not be compensation for proceeds for his physical injuries. If it was a suit arising out of a contract or a business that he had during your marriage, you may be entitled to some of that settlement.

Keep in mind that this advice is based purely on the little bit of information that you have given to me. There certainly may be other facts that would change my opinion. And, no one can rely on the opinion of an attorney who has not been retained. Before you do anything, you should consult with a Family Law attorney. I would be happy to discuss this matter with you if you would call me. Mention Law Guru and your first one hour consultation is free. Good luck! Rob Gleaner