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    Oct 16, 2010, 09:40 AM
    Can I lose my pension in a divorce
    I've been married for a year I'm a officer if I get divorced to my wife could I lose my pension
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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