Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania
Accident Settlements and Divorce
I was involved in a serious automobile accident approximately three years
after separation. Our divorce is still not complete. Is there any portion of the
proceeds that I will recieve from my accident settlement that my former
spouse will be able to attach to?
Asked on 12/18/04, 11:18 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Johns
Mark Johns, Esquire
Re: Accident Settlements and Divorce
If the divorce and property division is finsihed prior to the settlement then unless there was fraud she will not be able to gte the money. If you were not seperated when the accident happened and you are not divorced by the time of the settlement it may well be considered part of the marital estate to be divided.
Answered on 12/19/04, 12:06 am