Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

If a divorce is in process, (not finalized as of yet) and one party inherits a lump sum of money, is the other party entitled to 50% of this? Are they entitled to any portion of this?


Asked on 9/30/09, 9:07 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barbara Hecht Barbara E. Hecht, P.C.

Usually an inheritance is non-marital property and not available for division as an asset. However that inheritance may be considered in calculating child support.

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Answered on 9/30/09, 9:29 am


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