Call What happens to a pension in the equitable distribution of assets and debts? The answer depends upon when the pension was earned and whether any part of it was earned during the marriage. If the pension was fully earned before the marriage, it will not be a marital asset. If it was earned during the marriage, it will be a marital asset. And if only half of the pension was earned during the marriage, one half of it will be a marital asset.
Do I need an attorney for my divorce?
Can I save attorney fees and costs by not using a lawyer? The answer to the question as to whether or not you need an attorney depends upon how long you have been married and how complicated your family finances are.
