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Divorce

Common Legal Questions and answers, tips and articles about different laws and legal matters. These posts deal with divorce laws and the many questions people have when filing for divorce. They also the cover the differences in the laws between the states.
https://commonlegalquestions.com/2017/08/18/trends-in-divorce-and-family-law/
https://commonlegalquestions.com/2017/06/13/legal-separation-versus-divorce/
https://commonlegalquestions.com/2017/06/09/common-questions-about-divorce/
https://commonlegalquestions.com/2017/06/02/divorce-laws-in-new-jersey/

What are Divorce Pension Rights?

Huge changes come with divorce across all aspects of life. Your finances are certainly not immune and it’s important to understand and protect your pension rights. Couples already in or approaching retirement will find this to be even more important. Couples will typically have all sorts of assets but retirement plans and funds are often one of the largest. They must be divided fairly and in accordance with the law. It’s critical to understand your divorce pension rights when dividing these assets; otherwise it will be extremely difficult to ensure you get your fair share. Don’t let your divorce ruin all that you have worked for and saved toward retirement!