Marital Disputes Caused by Florida Lottery Winnings
In a marriage, many people grow accustomed to the idea that everything is or should be split 50/50. People think honesty and marital vows precede greed. Unfortunately, that is not always how it works.
Some people buy lottery tickets using marital assets and refuse to share the winnings with their spouse. Some even hide their winnings, trying to keep the extra thousands of dollars a secret.
At Ferrer Shane, we know that is not right. If your spouse won the lottery and is trying to run away with the winnings, you may have legal rights to the money. From our office in Miami, we represent clients throughout Florida in who have lottery disputes with their spouses.
The Connection Between Divorce, Spouses and Lottery Disputes
Many people in Florida are familiar with the story of Donna Campbell. Her husband won over $400,000 in a workplace lottery pool, then ran away with the money. Unable to pay the mortgage on their marital home and unable to find her husband to serve him divorce papers, Donna was evicted and left with little.
Our attorneys know situations like that should never happen. When our clients contact us, we work aggressively to bring justice to the situation. That may mean serving the lottery winner with divorce papers and fighting for half the winnings in property division. It may mean using contract dispute litigation to show your spouse is contractually obligated to share with you. It may be something else entirely.
Whatever approach is most appropriate for your situation, our lawyers can help you build that case. Learn more about the representation available in matters of spouses and lottery disputes by scheduling your free initial consultation. We can be reached online or by calling 888-609-5947.
