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| June 22nd, 2019 at 5:01:27 PM permalink | |
| petroglyph Member since: Aug 3, 2014 Threads: 25 Posts: 6227 | "Though Dick and Mary Beth, who married in 2004 and share three children, were separated for two years at the time he won the Mega Million," Some people only stay married so the kids can receive benefits, or the marriage just isn't a marriage but the couple isn't hostile and the man "doesn't mind" if the woman gets some of his benefits or finishes school or something else. Or they agree to separate but stay married for some credit reason? When a couple has separated for two years, it is over except in name. The last official act of any government is to loot the treasury. GW |
| June 22nd, 2019 at 7:43:42 PM permalink | |
| Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25011 |
We need the opinion of a divorce attorney. Ace? Can you give a free opinion? If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
| June 22nd, 2019 at 8:06:52 PM permalink | |
| AZDuffman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 135 Posts: 18212 |
It may be, but "in name" matters. I used to run into this when I did mortgages, especially for people in CA. I remember one guy had to call his wife to get things signed. Said they just never divorced. I was like, "are you nuts?" This is just another guy let a woman keep her hooks in him and pays the price. So glad I have never married. The President is a fink. |
| June 22nd, 2019 at 8:11:23 PM permalink | |
| petroglyph Member since: Aug 3, 2014 Threads: 25 Posts: 6227 | I agree with this also. I can't help but be biased in my opinion. My x will receive checks as long as she lives for what little contribution she made. My fault sure, but like 38% of other fathers at the time, I wouldn't leave my kids. Now I will be still paying from beyond the grave. The last official act of any government is to loot the treasury. GW |
| June 23rd, 2019 at 10:06:56 AM permalink | |
| aceofspades Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 83 Posts: 2019 |
I think the issue herein is not one of when he bought the ticket, but that they agreed to binding arbitration  The binding arbitration is what throws this for a loop As I am not familiar with Michigan law I can only tell you that there is NY case law that states lottery tickets purchased after a divorce case was filed/served are the separate property of the owner of the ticket |
| June 23rd, 2019 at 11:12:00 AM permalink | |
| SOOPOO Member since: Feb 19, 2014 Threads: 22 Posts: 4178 |
Agree with Ace. If at the time of the ticket purchase the two combatants were using separate accounts and not a shared pool account the ticket owner will not have to split the winnings. I think Ace will confirm though that the new millionaire might have to pay increased child support if there is a minor child involved. |
| June 23rd, 2019 at 3:39:02 PM permalink | |
| DRich Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 51 Posts: 4969 |
I disagree as we would not know who's assets are who's until after the divorce is finalized. Maybe that dollar he spent for the ticket was destined for his wife. At my age a Life In Prison sentence is not much of a detrrent. |
| June 24th, 2019 at 9:09:28 AM permalink | |
| SOOPOO Member since: Feb 19, 2014 Threads: 22 Posts: 4178 |
Interesting you would say that. My assets were split with my ex after our legal separation agreement. We didn't finalize the divorce until 5 years later. She had no say in what I did with my assets and I had no say in what she did with her's after the separation agreement was agreed to. |
| June 26th, 2019 at 5:13:43 AM permalink | |
| Mosca Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 22 Posts: 730 | So did a couple days go by with no drama? I'm surprised! |
| June 26th, 2019 at 6:30:47 AM permalink | |
| AZDuffman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 135 Posts: 18212 |
Just taking a break for a word from our sponsors..... The President is a fink. |