Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

am i entitled to any of my husband's winnings?

i've been married for 19 yrs. my husband won 8,800 dollars in lottery. am i entitled, legally to any of this? so far, all he is intent on sharing with me is $500 of it. what can i do, if anything? thanks.


Asked on 3/02/04, 1:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: am i entitled to any of my husband's winnings?

I believe that most lottery winnings are considered marital property which are to be shared between spouses who are still living together.

However, unless you're filing for divorce tomorrow, I would not hold my breath, if I were you, in waiting to see whether this particular equitable rule can be enforced against your husband in your current situation.

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Answered on 3/03/04, 10:21 am


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