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Legal question in PA

I have a legal question I hope someone can help I live in PA and was involved in a car accident and was hurt I have a lawsuit and will receive a settlement for pain & suffering and for future earnings , my question is will my stbx be entitle to any of my settlement ( he works, has lots of assets, makes 4 times more then I do etc. etc) , this will be the only money I have to support myself later in life when I can't work any more , how will this effect me ? Please help , Thanks so much !
by veryclueless   34 Posts 
Posted on 10/14/2008 9:30 AM
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Thanks so much for the info, it helps ease my mind so much, I have a separate account and will put it there. I will be asking for support as well. Thanks again !
by veryclueless   34 Posts
Posted on 10/15/2008 7:53 AM
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it's yours - once you get it put it in a seperate account and do not pay any joint marital debt with it.

 

If he makes that much more than you - you should be requesting spousal support.

by spaznskitz   4803 Posts
Posted on 10/14/2008 12:12 PM
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if you have started the process, with filing papers, i believe any settlement is yours.  have you started?
by paula1   6917 Posts
Posted on 10/14/2008 10:02 AM
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