Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
workers compensation settlement/divorce
on wc for injury, my wife left and we are divorcing. can she get any of my settlement?
Asked on 6/10/09, 11:46 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Steele
Steele Law Firm
Re: workers compensation settlement/divorce
Yes. Your injury caused you to lose work, which reduced your marital income. WC is essentially an alternative income stream.
Answered on 6/11/09, 10:35 pm