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My soon to be Ex wife and I were both named in her slip and fall law suit. I found out, by accident, that it was recently settled and the insurance company issued a check to the lawyer with both of our names as well as the lawyer's name on it. I was never asked to agree to the amount and I am concerned that my Ex is trying to keep the entire settlement for herself. Since My name was also on the check, don't I have to sign some sort of release for it to be cashed? She can be very calculating and devious and I have serious concerns. I have tried to contact the lawyer but he will not return my calls which makes me more worried! Is there any way I can be removed from this settlement at this stage? I hope she hasn't signed my name to anything but it wouldn't surprise me if she did. I can't ask her because I would not believe anything she says. Please let me know what I need to do to make sure this ends up legal and fair.
Thanks for your time,
Kenny
My soon to be Ex wife and I were both named in her slip and fall law suit. I found out, by accident, that it was recently settled and the insurance company issued a check to the lawyer with both of our names as well as the lawyer's name on it. I was never asked to agree to the amount and I am concerned that my Ex is trying to keep the entire settlement for herself. Since My name was also on the check, don't I have to sign some sort of release for it to be cashed? She can be very calculating and devious and I have serious concerns. I have tried to contact the lawyer but he will not return my calls which makes me more worried! Is there any way I can be removed from this settlement at this stage? I hope she hasn't signed my name to anything but it wouldn't surprise me if she did. I can't ask her because I would not believe anything she says. Please let me know what I need to do to make sure this ends up legal and fair.
Thanks for your time,
Kenny