Wife sues husband for share of secret lottery winnings

Comment #42

chameleon — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 02:59:18 GMT

Hello there, I would like to first say that I have been reading these forums for about 2 years now (off and on) and it has been interesting, educational and sometimes downright entertaining. Tonight after reading these comments I am so disappointed I felt compelled to register and weigh in with my 2 cents worth.

First of all, vulcan - your ex wife winning all that money and maybe giving you a couple hundred, wow that is sad, but then you follow up about your life with your girlfriend and ho... [ More ]

Comment #41

savagegoose — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:00:44 GMT

this is just another sad case of... me not winning the lotto :P

Comment #40

Lotterologist — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:44:59 GMT

LOL

Comment #39

Omniscient — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:42:45 GMT

Huh !?!?!?! ... If your wife won 10 million dollars and decided to divorce you, you wouldnt want half ??!? Weather you gave her half the money for the tickets or not, your still entitled to half. Do you think that if you decided to divorce her, that she would not want half of your winnings ??! Unless your both very well off financially, then a couple of million wont break the bank and this statement becomes null and void.

Comment #38

Lotterologist — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:41:08 GMT

Amen! I agree with you 100%, Tenaj

Comment #37

Tenaj — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:38:59 GMT

It's all about publicity, immorality, and illusion in Hollywood.

I totally agree with you Lotterologist. However there are some rich (or famous) people who truely give from their hearts but those aren't the ones we hear about over and over. Especially those that give on a grass roots hands on level and after their death like Lila Wallace, the Reader's Digest lady. Unfortunately adopting children has been something that Hollywood Stars have been doing to get attention almost since the beg... [ More ]

Comment #36

Lotterologist — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:30:48 GMT

Who cares? Apparently Christina Crawford cared, Gary Crosby, son of the late Bing Crosby cared, and many others cared who wrote about the false images of their famous parents in their books. My point was that just because you see a famous person on TV or in a magazine helping the poor, adopting orphans, or working for charities, that doesn't mean their heart is into it.

Many do it for publicity.

Faye Dunaway is also one of my favorite actresses.

It's all about publicity, immorality, a... [ More ]

Comment #35

justxploring — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:44:51 GMT

helping the poor, the sick, and the orphans, more often than not, you will find that's just part of the act

Faye Dunaway was always one of my favorite actors (Chinatown, Bonnie and Clyde, Eyes of Laura Mars, Network) but when she made Mommy Dearest I couldn't stop laughing. I felt so guilty since it was a movie about child abuse, but it was such a bad movie. Anyway, regarding your statement, even if it is part of the act who cares? I doubt if Danny Thomas built Saint Jude's for the publ... [ More ]

Comment #34

Lotterologist — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:02:07 GMT

I didn't say that ALL women are shallow. Maybe you should get your definitions from a dictionary. Most doesn't mean all .

Comment #33

Lotterologist — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:53:36 GMT

LOL! I don't want a heated debate . By the way, I read what you posted earlier. It made me laugh.

As far as celebraties posing for the cameras while holding babies, adopting children, and working for charities, in the book entitled, Mommy Dearest , Christina Crawford wrote about that. When celebraties pose for the Paparazzi, helping the poor, the sick, and the orphans, more often than not, you will find that's just part of the act.

Comment #32

Coin Toss — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:40:15 GMT

Lotterologist

Like MOST women, most beauty queens are SHALLOW and if you don't believe me, just watch their reality shows .

I'm kind of surprised at your remarks here. Maybe you've only known shallow women, by no means are all women shallow.

Maybe you shoud get your experiences and form your opinions from real life and not reality shows.

Comment #31

justxploring — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:03:25 GMT

So what you are saying is that beautiful women are shallow, right? They never do charitable work either. I guess you must think Angelina Jolie is ugly! Let's see...Audrey Hepburn spent the latter part of her life working for UNICEF. Models? I wouldn't have room here to list all the charities Cindy Crawford is actively involved in, along with many others in her profession.

I just deleted 1/2 of my post since I don't honestly want to get into a heated debate.

Comment #30

csfb — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:23:14 GMT

Was reading some of the comments -

Fact is, it's not uncommon for husband and wife to sue each other, from criminal acts (such as rape or assault and battery) to money matters, such as in this case.

Fact is, we don't hear much about these cases except when the parties involved are celebrities, or the subject matter is interesting, such as in this case, the lottery.

Fact is, most cases between husband and wife are settled between the parties without going to trial.

It would be good i... [ More ]

Comment #29

Lotterologist — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:18:28 GMT

I once dated the second runner up in a nationally televised beauty Pageant. She was a sweet lady, but very materialistic. I've worked with or dated Playboy Bunnies, models, actresses, singers, heiresses, and even a ballerina. Most are materialistic and won't be up for the Mother Teresa Award.

Pamela Smart and Mary Kay LeTourneau were also school teachers , but being school teachers didn't make them wise people. Like MOST women, most beauty queens are SHALLOW and if you don't believe me, j... [ More ]

Comment #28

guesser — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:51:29 GMT

I think you and I are married to the same girl, I have the same problem here.

Comment #27

guesser — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:41:15 GMT

If they were married when he won the lottery, she gets half, period, end of story.

It makes NO difference if he or she is not working, or if they are separated and live 10,000 miles apart.

GameGrl - you telling me if you married me, I win the Jackpot, I file for divorce, you are OK with me keeping ALL of the money ? I very seriously doubt you would do that, but that's what you are saying in your posting.

Most of you, like Avore; you say one thing, but when it comes down to crunch... [ More ]

Comment #26

KyMystikal — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 06:57:45 GMT

I hate to say it but she could be trying to get half so she can have a income. The reason that she hasn't served him divorce papers could also be due the fact that it has been established that he has been gambling in the past so he could be addicted to gambling. Maybe she won't divorce him because she expects him to win more or it could just be the fact that they don't know where he is??? Just something to think about. I didn't know you could sue your spouse? I thought they had to be divorced. T... [ More ]

Comment #25

ThatScaryChick — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 06:11:10 GMT

Some of these posts really shock me. I thought a marriage was a union and when you get married you share responsibilities, bills, love, money etc. Judging by some of these posts you wouldn't think that. There is a strong mentality of what mine is mine, screw the spouse.

I'm not married, but I guess I should be wary if I ever do get married. By many people's opinion here, if my husband were to play the lottery he could just run off without so much as a good-bye or any set of consequences and I... [ More ]

Comment #24

vulcanclassic15 — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:49:04 GMT

I like this part,

Here's a guy who for years has spent marital money on the lottery and at casinos, and he's always lost, Bruce Baldwin said. And now he finally wins, and he's trying to keep it from his wife. That's pretty low.

And what was she doing with her money??? And when she goes for the divorce is she going to give him half of everything they own or everything he has bought her over the years? If he made all the house payments paid all the utility from the time he had that bal... [ More ]

Comment #23

vulcanclassic15 — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:20:30 GMT

Original Post by KyMystikal

I like your philosophy vulcanclassic15 but you have a girlfriend and I have a wife. I don't think your girlfriend has any claim to your winnings.

I once had a wife, She won $250,000 one time on lotto I lost count how much she won at the slots over the years, some times she would give me a few hundred or just treat for dinner, but I never asked for any of it. When we had our divorce I left with what I owned, she left with what she owned, we never even question... [ More ]

Comment #22

Stack47 — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 07:53:35 GMT

My wife will say You spend all *your* extra money on that lottery and don't have a thing to show for it.

That is almost the same thing the woman in the story said, but when she found out *he* won the money, it became *ours*.

Comment #21

KyMystikal — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 05:58:48 GMT

I like your philosophy vulcanclassic15 but you have a girlfriend and I have a wife. I don't think your girlfriend has any claim to your winnings. My wife knows I play but doesn't know when I win, and if she does know she doesn't know how much I won. It wasn't like this at first. When I 1st started playing I told her about every win and it seemed like everytime I won she would want half and have it blown within 2 days. So what I did next was give her a part of the winnings and then give her some... [ More ]

Comment #20

avore — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 05:30:19 GMT

I really don't understand what the big deal is.So they were married.I've been married 20 years,and if my wife were to win the lottery,more power to her.would I be looking for half,Heck No! not unless I gave her the money for the ticket.Her good fortune is her good fortune .My good fortune is my good fortune. All you people are telling the next generation of men is DON'T GET MARRIED .And then explain the upside of marriage to a man.If you can think of one.

Comment #19

LottoChica23 — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:53:22 GMT

Quite often folks lose sight of the fact that marriage is a union between two people that carries a legal status with personal and financial obligations. Once the union is formed, the law holds both parties to those obligations via some type of domestic relations law(s). Not only are those obligations relevant during the marriage but also after separation and divorce. When someone tries to shirk his/her legal responsibility to the marriage, the courts have to often step in to determine the exten... [ More ]

Comment #18

TheGameGrl — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:43:55 GMT

Lets reverse the scenario, The guy blows his money on poor investments, As a married couple, is she responsible for any part of that bad investment? Nope! Without her signature and willingness to back up the investment with collateral she isnt accountable.

As someone said, we dont know their marital bliss or lack of. And yes 600,000$ is NOT enough after the lawyer gets his cut, uncle sam gets his, and the woman is left with little dignity.

Others pointed out the weakness in this ladies ca... [ More ]

Comment #17

Stack47 — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:29:44 GMT

Right now, all I want is justice, Campbell said. With time, I will file for divorce.

You read it correctly and when she does file and is granted a divorce, the $600,000 will probably be included as marital assets along with any assets she may have. This is one of those scratch our heads stories because I've never heard of any law that requires spouses to divide their money equally while they are still married.

Comment #16

vulcanclassic15 — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:26:46 GMT

My girlfriend I have been together for about 14 years. We both make about the same amount of $$. We own our home.She pays for her own bills some utilitys, I pay the house payment some utilitys my own bills. We both have a budget some spending money each week. If she spends her spending money on flowers has no return on her investment I spend my spending money on the lotto win millions, why should I give her half the money?? It is not my fault she did not play the lotto!!

I h... [ More ]

Comment #15

Tenaj — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:24:54 GMT

HELLO

Comment #14

DailyPick3 — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:17:46 GMT

If I read correctly they are still married. How is she entitled to half. If I win a $10 scratch off is half of it my wifes? Granted 600k is much more, but because they are married and he did not share it with her, that is not illegal but merely something different. Now on the otherhand, if she files for divorce, she really can't go after half of the winnings. She may be able to go after half of their assets (or cash left) but that is about it. He could spend most of it before the divorce, I don... [ More ]

Comment #13

go4it-andwin — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:41:48 GMT

i think if this guy is not sharing his winnings..says alot about how he feels about his wife...she should have her cut of the winnings...if it were reversed im sure his lawyer would be in court...at least shes not serving him with divorce papers yet!!!!! ( i would

Comment #12

tntea — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:34:56 GMT

half of $600Grand it nothing to get up in tight about.. I would say, Don't let the door hit you in your Dumbass when you leave.

Comment #11

csfb — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:06:58 GMT

Hope she gets the money, and some.

Florida is not a community property state, I don't think. However, I would argue that she has a share under principles of equity or joint venture or partnership.

In addition, I would argue that she's entitled to ALL of the proceeds considering the husband intended to defraud her of her share and in fact absconded with all the money. That is fraud.

Pay the lady

Comment #10

TheGameGrl — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:50:44 GMT

Whilst what he did wasnt truthful, Him leaving her isnt illegal. Nor is him keeping the winnings illegal. Site the law chapter and verse that contends such . Keep in mind they were married a short time .The Federal tax will decide who is the owner of the funds and I doubt the wife will want to pay that out. Her best bet is to remove herself from the fiasco. It wasnt her luck that was changed by good fortune and I am a believer, married or not, that as an ADULT its that persons' money. Far too ma... [ More ]

Comment #9

LottoChica23 — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:04:38 GMT

If a spouse stayed at home and did not generate formal earnings as we know them (a paycheck), there is still value in that job that he or she performed. Like it or not, that job is recognized by the courts.

No matter how many sides he has to his story, Ramd-ass did not have the right to take 100% of the money and walk away with it. Which ever way you slice it and dice it, she is entitled to her fair share...

Comment #8

justxploring — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:01:02 GMT

Whoa!!! What a stereotype. If she was a golddigger, why did she marry an airline mechanic in the first place? I'm sure they make really good money, but how do you know she didn't support him while he got certified for his job or what she brought into the marriage? Saying a forme beauty queen didn't work much is silly. My high school math teacher was a Miss America finalist.

My earlier post said that I probably wouldn't blame him for being upset if they were about to divorce and it was... [ More ]

Comment #7

imsochill — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:31:16 GMT

can i just point out one way of looken at this situation....she is a FORMER beauty queen wich means she most likely didn't work much if at all ...there is always 2 sides to a story that man most likely have a very good reason to hide it from her he knows her better then we do and knows she is all about the money reason he didn't speak on it is because he was going to get out of that marrige and that money gave him a door way to get out say what you want but i think ms queen is all about the migh... [ More ]

Comment #6

ShowAlaThe$ — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:53:58 GMT

Sounds like bad karma is about to bite him in his RAMDass !!! I hope she gets all that Uncle Sam hasn't already gotten.

Comment #5

justxploring — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:21:19 GMT

Campbell, Ramdass' wife since 2005 and girlfriend for five years before that, said she suspected he was hiding something when he disconnected their phone and kept their television off. A postcard offering congratulations on a new house purchase was her final clue.

Ya think??

and he's always lost

If he is this deceptive, it's possible he won a little money in the past, but didn't tell her about it.

John, I've seen the In The Actor's Studio interview with Robin Williams a... [ More ]

Comment #4

johnph77 — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:40:45 GMT

Ah, yes, 'divorce'. From the Latin for 'having your genitals torn off through your wallet'. Robin Williams.

Comment #3

AceKicka — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:54:18 GMT

Looks like RAMD - ASS is about to get rammed big time

Comment #2

Tenaj — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:51:43 GMT

One time when I was at Harrah's in Cherokee NC playing the lucky shamrock poker machine, I lost money on a machine and moved to the next one.

A man came along and hit big several times on the machine i had moved from and he told me what i had done wrong. He got his money and put it in his wallet. Then his wife came along minutes later and asked him how he had done - he lied - and said not good. I thought how deceitful.

Comment #1

Trained2beRich — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:20:57 GMT

wow. this is total deception. I was not aware that someone's job status is a privacy issue. Something tells me there is a girlfirend/mistress somewhere. The fact that he won on june 20th and she just now found out tells me that they are not sleeping in the same bed.

Wife sues husband for share of secret lottery winnings

Lottery Post — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:48:00 GMT

A former beauty queen whose husband has kept about $600,000 in lottery winnings from her says she has a number for him: half. And Donna Campbell is suing her husband in her attempt to get it.

But American Airlines mechanic Arnim Ramdass disappeared after his wife confronted him about the secret, so process servers haven't been able to hand him the lawsuit papers yet, Campbell's attorney said.

Here's a guy who for years has spent marital money on the lottery and at casinos, and he's always... [ More ]