Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts

Ins. settlement - married - 50/50

If one spouse receives an insurance settlement, due to a fall inside a business, by law is the settlement shared equally by the other spouse?


Asked on 9/05/06, 9:35 pm

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henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: Ins. settlement - married - 50/50

Assuming you are married, theoretically the only rule is what is between the two of you. If this settlment related to a child -- it is a different ball-game. If you divorced, the divorce agreement rules, or it is an issue for a judge.

If you are married, and a spouse receives a settlement that he settling spouse is not sharing with you, what you have is NOT a legal problem, but a marital problem.

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Answered on 9/05/06, 9:45 pm


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