Is my spouse entitled to my 401k?
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Is my spouse entitled to my 401k?
Your desire to protect your funds may be self-seeking. Or it may be a matter of survival. But either way, your spouse has the legal grounds to claim all or part of your 401k benefits in a divorce settlement. And in most cases, you’ll have to find a way to make a fair and equitable split of the funds.
Can I get half of my husband’s Social Security in a divorce?
Depending on eligibility, a divorced spouse may indeed be able to collect Social Security benefits through an ex if they were married for at least 10 years. If requirements are met, and if divorced and not remarried, a former spouse can claim 50% of an ex’s benefits, or 100% if/when the ex passes away.
Should I share my inheritance with my spouse?
In most cases, a person who receives an inheritance is under no obligations to share it with his or her spouse. Primarily, the inheritance must be kept separate from the couple’s shared bank accounts. There are several ways in which an inheritance can lose its separate status.
