Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
lottery winnings
If I'm separated, but not divorced, i win lottery money. Is my spouse entitled to any of it?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: lottery winnings
Very very likely yes.
Please go see a divorce attorney. Immediately.
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Re: lottery winnings
Maybe. It is possible that she might be. Only the filing of a complaint for divorce serves to set an absolute date terminating the right to share in assets acquired by a spouse thereafter.
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Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
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Re: lottery winnings
Maybe. It is possible that she might be. Only the filing of a complaint for divorce serves to set an absolute date terminating the right to share in assets acquired by a spouse thereafter.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
Re: lottery winnings
This is why it is a bad idea to put off a divorce. I would see an attorney today!