Is a 401k considered marital property?

Question: If I was to get divorced, what rights would my wife have to my 401k? Is a 401k considered marital property?

Remarrying After A QDRO Has Been Signed

Question: If a QDRO has been signed with surviving spouse wording in it (referring to the ex-wife) what rights will my new wife have when I remarry? Does it open a door for my ex-wife to benefit from assets collected in my second marriage?

Divorce and the division of retirement or tax sheltered accounts

Question: I have been divorced for over two years. I recently received notice from the IRS that I owed additional taxes on a 403b that I was court ordered to distribute to my ex wife. Since it was only in my name, I only received notice on the back tax …

QDRO, COBRA and Divorce

by Ken McRae, Cordell & Cordell, PC Every field has its own set of abbreviations and acronyms. People who work in the field are comfortable using these terms but, to people who do not work in the area on a daily basis, the terminology is foreign. In domestic relations law …

Divorce and Taxes

As a Financial Planner and CPA I am often asked about issues relating to finance as one goes through divorce. The following is a list of 19 rules that generally apply to finances and divorce. Because every situation is different this list is not all inclusive. You should consult the …

QDRO, COBRA and Divorce

Every field has its own set of abbreviations and acronyms. People who work in the field are comfortable using these terms but, to people who do not work in the area on a daily basis, the terminology is foreign. In domestic relations law two of the most common acronyms are …