How long do you have to be married in order to be awarded half of your husbands retirement account?

Answer 1

Depends on the company and how they have it set up. My husbands is the longer you are married the more I would get but, then I don't plan on divorcing him.

Answer 2

I'm not sure that in all cases you can get the retirement, however, I would think that it would be better, if your eligible for those benefits, to offer him a chance to buy it from you in a separation or during the legal procedures! I do know if you get a buy out, you'll get more actual cash! If he has to draw from a retirement account to pay you, there'll be penalties for the early withdrawal of funds!

I think the question to is: Would you want him messing with your retirement if you were divorced???? Does sound alot like Gold digging!

Answer 3

Now that depends on what state you are in and the Judge.

In Kentucky if your husband is employed by the school system you are out of luck, they have a retirement system that prohibits that from happening.

I know a couple that were married 18 years and the wife got half her husbands retirement and got to keep 100% of hers because she was employed by the state school system.

I wonder who makes these strange rules...

Answer 4

There is no magic number. Often the courts will look at how much was accumulated during the marriage and allocate that but not always half. In some cases the court may not award the wife any of it, especially when she is a golddigger.

Answer 5

You'll get half of what was accumulated during the marriage up to the date of the divorce. If he's worked 30 years and you've been married 5, you will get 1/2 of what was accumulated during that 5. Also, you won't get it until HE retires!

Answer 6

Just move on w/o his retirement account. You said the key words here : Husbands retirement account! NOT YOURS! HE worked for that acct, not you. Leave it alone. Go after child support, alimony, whatever, but leave the mans retirement funds alone. Do you still want to be dependant on him when you are in your 60's? If he remarries and has a new wife then, do you really want to take that away from her? Unless he's cheating on you with this woman, what has she done to you, even if he is cheating on you, leave it alone The idea of still being financially connected to him when you are in your 60's should realy bother you. let it go and move on.

Answer 7

it all depends on what state you live in.. some states is a year some states several..any divorce attorney from your state could tell you the answer to your question... let me add that if you have been married for a short time it really is not right for you to take something you yourself have not worked for..if you are healthy, you can work and earn your way in this world. you will feel better about yourself knowing you have not hurt another person.. and having the knowledge you have made it on your own.. remember what comes around goes around... good luck too you and i hope you make the right decision... hanabal

Answer 8

It varies by state...usually 10-15 years. If you're trying to hold on just so you can get half, that's not the way to go. If the marriage is not working, even after counseling, get a divorce. Then get a job and make your own money; it'll be way more satisfying.

Answer 9

It all depends... Can the relationship actually be considered a marriage? Does the wife have any self pride? Or is she a slacker that needs to get out and get a job and earn her keep in this world instead of sucking off of someone elses hard, earned back-breaking check?

Answer 10

that depends on a lot of factors - i don't think there's a hard and fast rule. did you work? did you raise kids at home? what is the reason for the divorce? what kind of monthly alimony payment are you getting? how much of the account was actually accumulated during the time of the marriage?