Are pensions considered marital property?

Are pensions considered marital property?

A: Unfortunately, Jeanne, when you are negotiating a separation agreement for a long-term marriage, every asset grown during the marriage is up for grabs. The law is such that, any assets that have grown during the time of the of the marriage, pension included, are used to determine the net family property.

Can I get half of my husbands 401k in a divorce?

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.

What happens if I can’t refinance after divorce?

If you’re not willing or able to sell or refinance your home, your other choice is to keep the home and the mortgage intact. Both parties remain on the loan and liable for the payment. This requires specific language in the divorce agreement about who will make the mortgage payments each month.