Problem
Bill and Kelly are getting divorced after 10 years of marriage. During their marriage, Kelly was in a serious car accident and a jury awarded her $500,000 as compensation for her injuries.
Your firm represents Bill. During a meeting with Bill, he brings up this personal injury award and says that he wants half of it as part of the divorce. What do you tell him? What other information (if any) do you need to know before you answer him?