Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
separations
My husband and I have been separated for a year (not legally). He just recieved some money. What are my rights to that money.
Asked on 7/24/08, 6:46 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: separations
If the money is a gift or inheritance, it very likely belongs only to your husband and no part of it to you. And if your husband received this money from other sources, given your separated marital status, the foregoing very likely is also true with respect to those funds.
Answered on 7/26/08, 10:46 am