Michigan resident hit jackpot during divorce and now owes $ 15 million to ex-wife
A resident of Michigan, who won the lottery over 30 million dollars, did not realize that he broke the jackpot during the divorce process. The judge ruled that the winnings should be divided between the former spouses, as part of the property acquired during the marriage.
Rich Zelasko of Pontiac had been estranged from his wife, Mary Beth, for about two years when he became the owner of nearly $39 million (including royalties) after winning the Mega Millions lottery in 2013, he writes. Fox News.
But the judge ruled that the winnings are family property and should be divided in half between the spouses. Lawyer Zelasco opposed the division of the prize money.
“Rich got lucky, but it was luck, not Mary, that brought him the lottery profits,” the lawyer said, according to the lawsuit cited by the Free Press.
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The court records say that after paying the taxes and deductions the man has 39 million dollars left, reports Tribune Media. The judge decided that Zelasco’s wife should get 15 million dollars.
The appellate court upheld this decision.
Divorce couples was completed in 2018 year. Court documents showed that they were married in 2004, and they have three children.
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