Pension entitlement

[Raiderb]

What is the name of your state? CA

I have been married for just under 8 years. I have been informed that since my marriage is less then 10 years she is not entitled to any retirement. She did not work for 5 years of the relationship due to her health issues and 2 children.

She has been working for the past 10 months and makes as much money as I do now.

Is she entitled to any of my retirement?

Thanks

[Ohiogal]

Originally Posted by Raiderb

What is the name of your state? CA

I have been married for just under 8 years. I have been informed that since my marriage is less then 10 years she is not entitled to any retirement. She did not work for 5 years of the relationship due to her health issues and 2 children.

She has been working for the past 10 months and makes as much money as I do now.

Is she entitled to any of my retirement?

Thanks

Yes she is entitled to part of the portion of retirement that accrued during the marriage. She is not entitled to any Social Security retirement due to the duration of the marriage.

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by Ohiogal

Yes she is entitled to part of the portion of retirement that accrued during the marriage. She is not entitled to any Social Security retirement due to the duration of the marriage.

I agree with your answer, I am just not sure that the OP will understand what you mean.

She is entitled to 1/2 of any IRAs or 401ks, or other similar retirement accounts, that accrued during the marriage.

She would not be able to file a claim against your social security earnings records (because you were married less than 10 years) in order to collect a greater amount of social security than she might normally be able to claim on her own. However, even if she was, that wouldn't have any effect on how much in SS benefits you would receive.