View Full Version : Can I lose my pension in a divorce
 
 Fizersbulls
Oct 16, 2010, 09:40 AM
I've been married for a year I'm a officer if I get divorced to my wife could I lose my pension
 JudyKayTee
Oct 16, 2010, 11:02 AM
Officer of what?
 
Depending on your State and the expertise of your Attorney (and hers), yes, you could lose a portion of your pension.
 Devorameira
Oct 17, 2010, 06:08 AM
In most states, pensions accumulated during a marriage are divided at the time of divorce. Your wife may be entitled to one-half of the benefits that were earned during the marriage.   Good news is that with you only being married only a year, it should only minimally affect you.
 
Get a really good lawyer. If she's wanting the divorce as well, your lawyer may get her to waive her rights.
 JudyKayTee
Oct 17, 2010, 06:14 AM
A person cannot waive his or her rights.  If she is entitled, she is entitled - no way around it.