Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Child Support/Lottery Winnings

I pay child support every week as stated in my divorce decree. I am remarried and have been divorced since 2003. Does my ex have any right to my lottery winnings? We are talking millions.

Thanks,


Asked on 2/26/07, 11:42 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Tanya Gendelman Law Offices of Tanya Gendelman, P.C.

Re: Child Support/Lottery Winnings

Your ex should not have any rights to your lottery winnings after the divorce, unless you have joint outstanding debts.

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Answered on 2/26/07, 12:27 pm
Antoinette Wooten The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC

Re: Child Support/Lottery Winnings

Your spouse can request an increase in child support payments by claiming a change in circumstances. She cannot, however, receive any money for herself from your lottery winnings.

Charles A. Whittier, Esq.

The Whittier Law Firm, PC

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Answered on 2/26/07, 3:42 pm
Seth Kaufman Kaufman PLLC

Re: Child Support/Lottery Winnings

She would need to show not only a change in circumstances, but that your child has needs that are not being met.

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Answered on 3/02/07, 8:24 am


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