VIC tac settlement and divorce

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scarikerri

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Hi all,
im in a sticky problem.
ex husband had a car accident in May 2016 And had spine surgery.
i looked after his disabled son and a disabled husband until may 2017 when ex moved out and left me with his son for 8months.

ex was spending money looked no tomorrow 300approx per day inc taking of mortage.

he stopped paying his share of mortage oct 2017

the house was a family inherit from my side in 2012

can i ask for a percentage of tac settlement
thanks
 

Rod

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Depends on the settlement.

Normally settlements specify an amount for each portion of a claim. Most portions are off limits to a partner in a family law matter, however if there is an amount in there for future income, then some of that might be accessible.