Lottery winner finally comes forward, after getting a divorce

[KG]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- It took Robert G. Swofford Jr. more than a month to come forward and claim his $60 million Lotto prize, but he had to take care of some unfinished business - divorcing his wife.

Swofford, a postal worker from Seminole County, claimed his prize on Tuesday in a $34.7 million lump sum payout, ending weeks of mystery about who won the Nov. 24 drawing.

Swofford, 53, and his wife separated three years ago. But two weeks after the winning numbers were announced, Ann Swofford served him with divorce papers and claimed a share of the prize.

Just before Christmas, the Swoffords and their lawyers hammered out an agreement. His wife will get $5.25 million and $1 million will be set aside to support their 11-year-old son. In return, she agreed not to seek any more of Swofford's winnings.

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[LoZoccolo]

1. There's been a case of serious harrasment surrounding lottery winnings.

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/powerball1.html

[Deja Q]

2. Hmmm. If they were married when he bought the winning ticket,

wouldn't the winnings be considered joint anyway?

Given his actions, I'd say that the judge should sock it to him.

[KG]

3. looks loike they've already reached a settlement.

she gets 5.25 mill.