I was married for 10 years before i got a divorce, at the time i was told i would receive some of my xhusbands retirement. He will be retireing this year what can I do or was that a untrue statement at the time of the divoce.
2006-12-07 04:36:08 · 12 answers · asked by sandy j 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It has always been my understanding that a woman who has been married for 10 years or more is entitled to 1/2 of the the husband's retirement. You may need to speak with an attorney. Or you could speak with Finance (if he is military) and or personnel office of his work and they may be able to direct you or tell you exactly what you need. More than likely you will need a court order as they will garnish that pay. In any event you should make sure you get it because you EARNED it too. He never would have been able to accomplish what he did w/o u. Also, try to gather up any tax copies you may have of the time when you 2 were married and filed a joint return. This is definitely something worth looking into. Nothing ventured /nothing Gained.
2006-12-07 05:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by GrnApl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state. You should get a share of his retirement. You would get a share equivalent to the amount earned while in the marriage. So for a simple say he worked at the job for 20 years. Half of the retirement was earned while married, and you would get 1/2 of that amount. BUT it depends on the state.
Keep in mind, same goes for you if you were working too!
2006-12-07 12:42:37 · answer #2 · answered by kristina55 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state you live in. Any type of pre-nup, the length of time you were married...a number of factors come into play. but why would you want a portion of ex-husbands retirement funds? Its situation sleek this that make me wish the laws we rent set up to protect and help the wife. Alot of laws like the one that may allow you to get a portion of your ex's retirement fund have been on the books since it was preferred that wives didn't work or contribute to financially to the household. Times are different now and some of the laws need to change...
2006-12-07 12:49:43 · answer #3 · answered by ocsutton 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on how long you were married, his retirement plan, the laws in the state where you obtained your divorce, and whether it was specified in your divorce decree. Check with an attorney ... the one that handled your divorce would be a good place to start.
2006-12-07 12:40:43 · answer #4 · answered by Roberta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you have to request it at time of divorce?
However, when you file for social security benefits, if he made more than you, you can collect off of his social security.
2006-12-07 13:54:12 · answer #5 · answered by Sally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend upon the terms of your divorce that you signed. Read them. If you have questions, consult your attorney.
2006-12-07 12:49:02 · answer #6 · answered by April 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you were married for a full 10 years you do get a percentage and you also get Social Security when he SS age.
2006-12-07 13:02:47 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs Fulton 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why would you? Unless you didnt work all that time, you should have been planning for your future just like he did. It`s his money, leave it alone. If you are doing it to be spiteful just remember that what goes around comes around.
2006-12-07 12:46:05 · answer #8 · answered by mythoughts 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look, I agree with Tony. You apparently didn't want anything to do with him or you wouldn't have divorced him. Just let him go. Can't you support yourself?
2006-12-07 12:39:56 · answer #9 · answered by spelling nazi 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i sure hope not. why is it women want everything a man has.
my mom took 540k from my dad in cash and got 1500 a week for life and than asked for his 401k after that.
leave men alone
2006-12-07 12:38:20 · answer #10 · answered by Steven Colbert 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋