Does divorce qualify as hardship withdrawal?
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Does divorce qualify as hardship withdrawal?
The need to take a “hardship distribution” is not uncommon for many people involved in a divorce. Divorces can cause financial damage to both parties, but particularly the “dependent spouse” who may not have the cash flow or immediate resources to address an urgent financial need.
What qualifies as a hardship loan?
Eligibility for a Hardship Withdrawal Immediate and heavy expenses include the following: Certain medical expenses. Burial or funeral expenses. Certain expenses to repair casualty losses to a principal residence (such as losses from fires, earthquakes, or floods)
What qualifies as a financial hardship?
WHAT IS FINANCIAL HARDSHIP? Financial hardship is difficulty in paying the repayments on your loans and debts when they are due. There are often two main reasons for financial hardship: You could afford the loan when it was obtained but a change of circumstances has occurred after getting the loan; or.