Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky
Settlement
I am involved in a lawsuit about a situation that happened as a child. I was contacted by an attorney to join the suit.
I am also in an abusive marriage that I have been trying to end. If the settlement of this case occurs before divorce, is my husband entitled to it also? If so, How can I avoid him receiving any of this money?
Asked on 4/23/03, 7:29 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Martin Kasdan, Jr.
Martin Z. Kasdan, Jr., Attorney at Law
Re: Settlement
as a general rule, settlements for personal injuries are not
"marital property" subject to being divided. without
researching the point, my gut reaction is that
settlement for childhood injuries would be excluded in
any event (as distinguished from injuries suffered during
course of marriage).
Answered on 4/24/03, 12:44 pm