Can my ex wife claim my lottery win?

Can my ex wife claim my lottery win?

In summary. However, if the parties lived financially separate lives during the relationship and most importantly at the time the lottery ticket was purchased, then the lottery winnings would most likely be considered as a sole contribution by the party who purchased the winning ticket.

What would I be entitled to in a divorce?

Assets include your home, its contents, cars, investments and superannuation. Debts might include your mortgage, credit cards and car loans. Each of you may have also made direct financial contributions like your salary and wages, and indirect contributions like inheritances or gifts.

Can I get a clean break order before divorce?

To submit a clean break order to the court for approval, you must be at the Decree Nisi stage of the divorce process. Once the Judge issues the Decree Absolute the court order becomes legally binding. You can also apply for a clean break order after the decree absolute has been granted.