Injury Settlement Lawyer

When they file for divorce after the separation will the spouse be entitled to any part of the settlement?

It depends on the wording of the settlement and if the other party is mentioned in the settlement, for example, if part of it is for "pain and suffering" or "loss of companionship" for the other partner, then he/she would be entitled to that part, but in general, no, the settlement is typically the sole property of the injured party.

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   Dads boy said...
   7:07 am - February 18th, 2011

   No . The money is supposedly to take care of the injured party
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   RitchWilliams said...
   7:47 am - February 18th, 2011

   Before the final divorce, more than likely. After, no. Unless you were the one that injured him and the settlement is being paid by you.
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   Shannon said...
   8:05 am - February 18th, 2011

   Question for a lawyer, I have heard that after a legal separation earned assets are separate.
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   tallcowboy0614 said...
   8:42 am - February 18th, 2011

   It depends on the wording of the settlement and if the other party is mentioned in the settlement, for example, if part of it is for "pain and suffering" or "loss of companionship" for the other partner, then he/she would be entitled to that part, but in general, no, the settlement is typically the sole property of the injured party.

   Sounds like it’s just the "lottery winnings" you were waiting for…go ahead and make the jump, IF you can live with it afterwards……….
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   Townes said...
   9:05 am - February 18th, 2011

   Definitely a question for a lawyer. My attorney told me that our finances split when we separated, but your mileage may vary.
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