Child support &injury claim

[saeed213]

What is the name of your state?Illinois .I m living separately from my wife and 2 kids.child support not ordered yet but I process .I already giving money to my wife by check every month. I m have know personal injury claim check. My question is if I deposit in my account can my wife take that monry.or not

 

[mjpayne]

What is the name of your state?Illinois .I m living separately from my wife and 2 kids.child support not ordered yet but I process .I already giving money to my wife by check every month. I m have know personal injury claim check. My question is if I deposit in my account can my wife take that monry.or not

If it's a joint account, yes. If not, no. If you get a judgment against you or owe child support, then technically anything is possible. They could garnish your wages, freeze your bank account, etc...

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state?Illinois .I m living separately from my wife and 2 kids.child support not ordered yet but I process .I already giving money to my wife by check every month. I m have know personal injury claim check. My question is if I deposit in my account can my wife take that monry.or not

If the money compensates you for injuries you suffered in an accident, it is your money alone unless/until you commingle the funds in a joint account with your wife. To best protect the injury award from access by your wife, you should have a separate account in your name only.

 

[Ohiogal]

For what is the check given? Pain and suffering? Lost wages? Or actual damage?