Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

Divorce and Settlements

I have been married for 4 years in Nevada and my husband and I were in an auto accident. He suffered mild injuries and I've had 2 back fusions and knee surgery. Our attorney told us that our settlements are seperate and that he will be awarded based on his injuries and pain and suffering and me also. If we are contemplating divorce and I am on social security disability and he is working and I have numerous potential future medical problems..is he entitled to sue me or receive half of my settlement in addition to his under common property.Thanks


Asked on 11/12/00, 10:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Grayson Law Offices of Robert A .Grayson

Re: Divorce and Settlements

Under Nevada community property law, your personal injury settlement is separate property. Any compensation for lost wages could be community property, however. If you have already received your settlement and have comingled the funds (into a joint account), you could have a problem.

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Answered on 11/26/00, 10:35 pm


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