My wife wants a divorce. I have money in the bank that is from a settlement from a work related accident. I Im permanently disabled from the accident.

While injury settlements are not exempt from property division under Wisconsin law, as they are not gifts or inheritances (the only items that are exempt), the case law gives discretion to the trial court to award the injury settlement to the person who was injured. The only portion of the settlement your wife may be entitled to is the portion related to medical expenses or wage loss. Much would also depend on the length of your marriage, other assets in the estate, and the ability for both of you to support yourself. No one can offer you any guarantees or promises, so you may want to consult first with an experienced family lawyer, before proceeding with the divorce.