2007-07-12 13:34:49 · 10 answers · asked by stan ford 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Key issue is the date of the divorce.
Are you saying that the divorce occurred 27 years ago?
The federal rules related to pension splits as a result of a divorce were written into Law in the early 1980's (1984 I think but don't quote me). As a result, it is unlikely that your ex got to officially take a cut of your pension at the time of the divorce.
Unless he or she's been able to reopen the divorce settlement periodically since, I don't see how she can now claim that option now.
Even so, what percentage of service with the employer was included in the marriage? Meaning what is the ratio of the period of time when you were working at the company and married to the time you worked at the company?
If you worked there 25 years of which 9 1/2 you were married then the ex would get 9.5 / 25 x 50% or 19% of your benefit. Is that worth the effort to go back to court for?
2007-07-13 10:33:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Guy, you should see a lawyer. Reasons: #1. Child support ceases when the child turns 18 #2. If she's remarried, allimony is out too (Once she remarries, the new guy is responsible for her, financially as well as emotionally) #3. It's your retirement money!!! The kids are all grown up, their support ended over 15 years ago; once she remarried allimony should have ceased, and most importantly, you've done more than most from the sounds of it. Now it's your turn to live, don't let her suck any more of your money into her pampered life. That's her current hubby's job! SEE A LAWYER LIKE NOW!!! :) Hope that helps!
2016-05-21 01:38:29 · answer #2 · answered by tamika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought a couple had to be married at least 10 years for a divorced spouse to have access to other spouse's pension, social security, etc. You need to consult a lawyer.
2007-07-12 13:40:14 · answer #3 · answered by sunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure. But I would think she could claim 1/2 of the pension you acquired during the marriage but not after.
2007-07-12 13:41:02 · answer #4 · answered by Sir Richard 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your spouse is entitled to a percentage of your pension based upon how many years you and your spouse were married while you worked for the company you are now retired from.
2007-07-12 14:34:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a lawyer to find out for sure, but I highly doubt she could win this case. You weren't even married 10 years and it was 3 decades ago. No judge is going to grant that. Tell her greedy golddigging asss to get a job.
2007-07-12 13:40:19 · answer #6 · answered by Loki's Mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your ec to get a life. Get a lawyer, so that you can protect your interests. I think it's sad that after all this time, now she tries to stick it to you. Good Luck, and I hope you get to keep all of your money
2007-07-12 13:40:52 · answer #7 · answered by Sweet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pay for a 1hr consultation and find out where you really are.
2007-07-12 13:46:01 · answer #8 · answered by billnzan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just give her your social security checks and quit bellyaching
2007-07-12 13:40:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know...math was never my strong point.
2007-07-12 13:37:57 · answer #10 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋