IfI had an ongoing court case prior to my meeting my wife and it settled during my divorce, is she entitled to any of it?
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IfI had an ongoing court case prior to my meeting my wife and it settled during my divorce, is she entitled to any of it?
Asked on December 19, 2011 under Family Law, New York
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Depending on your state law. If you live in a community property state such as california, since the court case happened before your marriage, any recovery there would be your separate property and your wife is not entitled to anything, regardless when you actually get the money.
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