Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
Is my husband entitled to 1/2 of injurry settlement
I 've been married for 17 mos. 1 month after my marriage I injurred my back at work. He has taken care of me and taken me to doctor and physical therapy appts. I can never do my job again. If I were to get a divorce, would he be entitled to 1/2 of my injury settlement. I have a 15 year old daughter and will have to live off of this money. Also, can he get my home I've had for 17 years.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Is my husband entitled to 1/2 of injurry settlement
You have some serious questions here. First, settlements received during your divorce (especially as a result of something that occurred during your divorce) is marital, he gets half. Have you spoken to an attorney in regards to your injury yet?
As to the home, I would have to get a little more information, but he would likely not receive any part of the home but may be entitled to get back money that he put into the home. From the sound of it you need to be careful as when you accept a a settlement, and what you are allowing your new husband to pay for.
If you would like to discuss this further and in private (due to the nature of some of the issues here), I would be willing to discuss both your injury case and divorce case at no cost to you, so at least you would have a good idea as to where you stand.