If she DOES find out - AND you were legally married at the time you purchased the ticket she may have a claim on a portion of the winnings. The answer depends on the details, state laws and the status of your marriage. In a separate property state those winnings would belong to you unless you were involved in a divorce action. then it would be up the the court.
Virginia is a "equitable property" state. This means that all marital property acquired during the marriage should be divided equally in a divorce. You should discuss the issue with an attorney.
Cash 25 Payout Lottery is being played in West Virginia Lottery. The rule is that when jackpot winners are less than 10, then each will get $25,000 but when there are 11 jackpot winners, each of them will share the amount of $250,000.
Decisions about how to handle lottery winnings should be determined by individual circumstances and legal agreements. If you and your girlfriend have a legally binding agreement or have shared finances, it may be necessary to share the winnings with her. However, without such an agreement or legal obligation, the choice is ultimately up to you. It is advisable to consult with a lawyer for specific advice in your situation.
Seriously, if anyone knew that it is highly likely that they would never share the secret of knowing with anyone. They would win the first lottery and use those winnings to win every other lottery for as long as they could get away with it. You'll have to pick your numbers and play with the rest of the hopeless, desperate, great unwashed.
Statistically, that makes absolutely no difference. What makes a difference is how your numbers are selected. If, for example, you choose birthdays of family members and friends, then you will not have numbers larger than 31. Since many people do that, if your combination does win then you are likely to have to share the winnings with more people. Similarly, if you choose patterns on the lottery ticket.
There is no such state as "East Virginia." There is just Virginia and West Virginia. However, Virginia and West Virginia do share a border.
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I believe you answered your own question with the "...I won the lottery...".That clearly says it's your winnings. Your just giving some of it to others.The winnings are taxed as ordinary income...the amount or rate depends on your own personal status and factors (like other income, deductions, exemptions, etc) ...and location (State taxes).The others of course won't be subject to income tax on the gift, however, you may have gift tax consequences (which in most family situations are easily avoided).
You are permitted to share the same house with anyone you want, whether legally separated or not.
jubilife city. get 3 numbers in the lottery.
You must win it in the lottery or get it in Eterna City.
The answer depends on which lottery, where. And since you have not bothered to share that crucial bit of information, I cannot provide a more useful answer.
No, it does not.