Unlike child support, spousal support is often very difficult (if not impossible) to modify after the divorce is final, so getting it right the first time is a must!
[quote]Typically, in a no fault divorce, the marital estate is divided equally. So, your pension retirement would be considered part of the estate. However, the only part your ex could be entitled to receive half of would be the value of it at the time of divorce. [/quote]
I have to take (possibly) slight issue with that statement. are spouses really entitled to half your pension? That phrase is tossed around a lot. (not just by you). But I thought it was 1/2 the increase in value for duration of marriage.
In my case, a huge distinction. I worked for 7 years before i met my wife so believe that is all mine regardless of this marriage.
I may be wrong as i just filed and didnt even start working on pension valuation but once i'm sure about it, will post back my experience
just trying to give people hope that the spouse doesnt get 1/2 of everything, just 1/2 of the increase during the marriage.
-------------------- call me WWIL...PA resident 39 year old , married 11 years, together 12...splitting in 13th year.
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