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LiveInGreenBay

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Does a lottery winner owe an ex any money after winning money in the lottery?

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Quote: Originally posted by LiveInGreenBay on Apr 20, 2019
Does a lottery winner owe an ex any money after winning money in the lottery?

Each State has their own laws regarding money owed to an ex. This is a question a legal representative could help you find the answer.

There could be 1 - 800 #'s to call for referral to the appropriate lawyer in your State.

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Quote: Originally posted by LiveInGreenBay on Apr 20, 2019
Does a lottery winner owe an ex any money after winning money in the lottery?

I'd think that it would depend upon when the ticket was purchased, before or after the divorce became final as well as if you win in a community property state. I dunno, though, that's something of which I'd definitely consult about with a lawyer. (<That was an awkward sentence, huh?) I do know that many states have provisions to take out any state back taxes owed, and I think it's required by federal law to take the money out for student loans in default and any child support owed/in arrears. Not sure about alimony, either.

Don't take my word for it, though.

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Do you remember the Mega Millions winner Holly Lahti and her husband Joshua Lahti? I think their story is here in the Lottery Post Search box. Holly was still married but separated when she won one-half of $380,000,000.00 They lived in Idaho.

Jim and Carolyn McCullar of Washington State were the other other winners.

Holly is in California now.

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Apr 20, 2019, 11:53 pm

mikeintexas,

Thanks for the very interesting link.

Wasn't there a case once where someone won a jackpot and the ex got it all?

Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners.

There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
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Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Apr 20, 2019
mikeintexas,

Thanks for the very interesting link.

Wasn't there a case once where someone won a jackpot and the ex got it all?

Denise Rossi and her husband Thomas Rossi. Google her name and there are plenty of articles for you to read. They live in California.

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Quote: Originally posted by LiveInGreenBay on Apr 20, 2019
Does a lottery winner owe an ex any money after winning money in the lottery?

No, not if divorce is final.
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Quote: Originally posted by LiveInGreenBay on Apr 20, 2019
Does a lottery winner owe an ex any money after winning money in the lottery?

If you are asking if the ex-spouse owes the other a portion of the winnings, I would think not. Although, if one was paying the other alimony, then the payments may be increased if they went according to income.

I would imagine that child support payments would increase as well since those are based on income too.

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Quote: Originally posted by TheMeatman2005 on Apr 21, 2019
If you are asking if the ex-spouse owes the other a portion of the winnings, I would think not. Although, if one was paying the other alimony, then the payments may be increased if they went according to income.

I would imagine that child support payments would increase as well since those are based on income too.

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Here's a few links;

https://budgeting.thenest.com/need-split-lottery-winnings-exwife-custody-child-34345.html

http://www.fglaw.com.au/lottery-winnings-separation/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/23/2-million-lottery-winner-ex-wife-50k/8071099/

here's another, 10 years after ex left him;

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1331925/Lottery-winner-Nigel-Page-pay-ex-wife-2m-left-10-years-ago.html

Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners.

There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
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Apr 21, 2019, 10:22 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Apr 20, 2019
mikeintexas,

Thanks for the very interesting link.

Wasn't there a case once where someone won a jackpot and the ex got it all?

That was the one where she bought the ticket and won while they were married, she got the divorce right after winning without telling him she'd won, and he found out when one of the "we will buy your annuity" companies sent a letter to his address. The judge found that she'd acted in bad faith in the divorce proceedings, and awarded him the entire prize.
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Quote: Originally posted by LiveInGreenBay on Apr 20, 2019
Does a lottery winner owe an ex any money after winning money in the lottery?

They will find out. You can't hide anything at all. This is where a lawyer comes in to play.
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Apr 22, 2019, 7:57 am

CT, thanks for the links. That last one over in the UK makes one cringe. Legally binding " clean break" clause

No wonder we wanted independence from that place!!!

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Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 22, 2019
CT, thanks for the links. That last one over in the UK makes one cringe. Legally binding " clean break" clause

No wonder we wanted independence from that place!!!

if your single when you win, stay single, and if your trying to trade up from what you got ......
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Quote: Originally posted by hearsetrax on Apr 22, 2019
if your single when you win, stay single, and if your trying to trade up from what you got ......

That's what prenuptial agreements are for. What's yours is yours no matter what happens.

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