Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

winnings from the lottery

When one spouse wins the lottery are the winnings the separate property of the spouse who purchased the ticket or does half winnings belong to each spouse?


Asked on 10/12/99, 9:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jimmy L. Verner Jr. Verner & Brumley, P.C.

Re: winnings from the lottery

I don't know, but I'm having lunch tomorrow with an attorney who actually tried a lottery-characterization case. I'll ask him.

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Answered on 10/13/99, 4:43 pm


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