When love and lotto don't mix

Comment #31

jamella724 — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 01:29:28 GMT

This is indeed a very interesting case. I think the judge had a hard time deciding on this one. At first, I thought the husband didn't have the right to the winnings but as I continue reading I understood the need of both parties. The judge made a very good decision. I think it's better to share who knows we might get more blessings because of this.

Comment #30

myturn — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 04:16:31 GMT

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Comment #29

mypiemaster — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:17:32 GMT

Next thing you know, she'll take him back.

Comment #28

dallascowboyfan — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:48:57 GMT

Yep her and her daughters are doing well and the ex-hubby got his act together

Comment #27

kapla — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:03:14 GMT

Comment #26

helpmewin — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 06:07:16 GMT

i will try to remember that

Comment #25

Piaceri — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 04:27:53 GMT

I ain't sharing Jack-Diddley with that ass-hat. 7 years divorced is too long. ~ signed No Longer A Doormat

Comment #24

AmoWin — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 03:50:45 GMT

I figure as long as neither of you can really prove life, or physical threats, you should share it.

Comment #23

Piaceri — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 02:34:43 GMT

Found the article. Thank you! It brought a smile to my face to see Holly landed on her feet and is doing so well.

Comment #22

sully16 — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 01:22:22 GMT

Nice to hear a happy ending, thanks for the update.

Comment #21

dallascowboyfan — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:24:04 GMT

Ms. P I remember reading he was a deadbeat.

Comment #20

dallascowboyfan — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:17:21 GMT

Thanks Jill I will look it up

Comment #19

TheGameGrl — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:06:16 GMT

In USA Law, some states have varying degrees of what is community property and personal assets.

This article confirms/validates why some people do not marry, why carry someones debts or assets...I'll keep the peace by staying single, thank you very much :)

( and yes its greener on this side

Comment #18

mypiemaster — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 23:52:49 GMT

Share the LOVElike you promised in your vows, and you won't have to worry about sharing the wealth, or keeping the peace . The grass always appears to be greener, on the other side of the fence.

Comment #17

CLETU$ — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 23:46:33 GMT

We call that common law marriage,here.

Comment #16

savagegoose — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 23:39:51 GMT

its australia, there is no difference between married and not married. if you live together for 6 months, you are legally defacto, and treated as partners.

Comment #15

Jill34786 — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 23:04:43 GMT

There is an update on Holly Lathi from May of this year. She is now divorced and living well with her two kids in California. I would have posted a link but didn't want to create any issues.

Comment #14

Jill34786 — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 22:55:28 GMT

I remember the story about her when she initially won. Sounded like she was going through some rough times without any support from her husband. Curious how the assets were divided? hope she is doing well and enjoying life.

Comment #13

Piaceri — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 22:35:27 GMT

Exactly. It's not something my ex understood. But Karma is a witch and presented him with twins.

Yes, Golfer, single and lovin' it with no intention of ever changing it. Empty nester with no one to answer to, having way too much fun. Just wish my check stretched a little further.

Dallas - I remember Holly - was there a story on how that turned out? Wasn't her estranged husband into drugs and all? She won a fairly large jackpot, if I remember right. I wonder if she had to give him 50... [ More ]

Comment #12

HaveABall — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:31:03 GMT

Or if, hopefully, both parties to the marriage are equally interested in moving away from each other, then the divorce makes more sense to obtain QUICKLY ... no need to separate, date, bring others (even willing rule breakers) into the mess of 'process of divorce.'

Only after divorce should one begin to pursue others, fickle or not, for days or years of romance. Crazy/self-defeating, is as crazy does

Comment #11

CLETU$ — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:16:42 GMT

There is a simple solution.It's called honoring your marriage vows.

Comment #10

golfer1960 — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:31:16 GMT

Hmm...so Pia is single

Comment #9

dallascowboyfan — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:07:19 GMT

This article reminds me of Holly Lahti who won the Mega Millions in 2011 she was separated from her husband when she won.

Comment #8

KY Floyd — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:01:31 GMT

If you're so stupid you don't understand the difference between being married and not being married I'll bet life presents all kinds of problems.

Comment #7

noise-gate — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:57:24 GMT

Agreed.

Separation is not divorce, plain and simple.Its not as if one is going after the other for child support long after the marriage has dissolved. Pay up.

Comment #6

savagegoose — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:41:13 GMT

i think it was the middle case, the couple had spllit, new partners, and 1.5 years had passed. still 15% was paid. things get tricky id child support is being paid, and lotto is bought, i mean the contributing partner could argue, my funds for the child in care, has been used to buy lotto tickets, so i deserve a cut.

but how about the other way? contributing partner wins? and recieving partner who cares for kids wants a claim! i guess thats going to fly too. also it seems judges here in austr... [ More ]

Comment #5

mypiemaster — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:46:16 GMT

Whenever emotions run this high, Lawyers always make out like bandits. They will be grinning and sinning with your money. Based on everything I have seen and read about love, I'm starting to wonder.... Is it possible, that LOVE might actually be, a form of temporary insanity? Just look around your neighborhood.

Comment #4

Piaceri — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:45:27 GMT

As long as it doesn't apply to couples already divorced when the lottery is won, I'm okay with it. As long as my ex can't come back after 7+ years of divorce and make a claim on any of my winnings.

Comment #3

sully16 — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:20:30 GMT

For better or worse, for rich or poor, sickness or health.

Comment #2

Abdi — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:19:55 GMT

for me as a kenyan and more so from an african point of view,it's not right to share your hard earned money with anyone else even your loved ones including your former love bird.

Comment #1

helpmewin — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:55:51 GMT

share the wealth keep the peace

When love and lotto don't mix

Lottery Post — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:33:11 GMT

Includes audio report

Imagine winning lotto. If you're happily married you'll be sharing your windfall with your spouse without a second thought and if you're not so happily married, and you've separated, the money's all yours, right?

It turns out things are not that simple and the Family Court could award a substantial amount to your ex. Believe it or not, there are quite a few cases involving lost love and lotto.

Transcript

Damien Carrick: Today on the Law Report, law students... [ More ]