retirement benefits in divorce

[dhedberg]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ohio I have been seperated for 19 months. I filed bankruptcy on Sept 16th, my husband has a hearing coming up. We have not started a divorce proceeding yet, I have public employees retirement, my husband has school employees. My question is, can these be liquidated in a divorce and split. does the bankruptcy effect the reward of these funds?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[nextwife]

Liquidate retirement? Why liquidate, rather than split your marital accruals by rollover or QDRO? Why would you want to create a highly taxable event?