divorce

[rocket]

I left my husband in January of 2000. We lived in Massachusetts. When I left, I moved to New Mexico. My husband filed for divorce in August of 2000. The only compensation I will be getting will be my half of the house, as I signed off on everything else. Because it was pretty straightforward, I did not retain an attorney. I signed the divorce papers, but it is being held up by the judge because he wants a value on my pension (not a 401k, IRA,KEOUGH,etc.) It is just a monthly benefit I receive. I cannot withdraw from it, nor can I leave it to anyone.
My husband has quite a sum in his 401K (which I signed off).
We have been married for 40 years. Do you think it is possible that the judge is looking at this inequity and needs the value of my pension to see whether it balances out? Do you think it's possible that he will award me more money even though I signed off on everything?

 

[Grandma B]

Careful!

It may also be that the Judge is planning to award your husband a portion of your pension.

 

[rocket]

Re: Careful!

It may also be that the Judge is planning to award your husband a portion of your pension.

I neglected to mention that we each have a pension and they are about the same.

 

[Grandma B]

Re: Re: Careful!

I neglected to mention that we each have a pension and they are about the same. [/B]

Just a thought. Perhaps I drew a chauvinistic judge. He ruled that my ex could keep his pension, plus receive 35% of mine every month. All things are not equal.

 

[LegalBeagle]

Re: Re: Careful!

It may also be that the Judge is planning to award your husband a portion of your pension.

I neglected to mention that we each have a pension and they are about the same.

You should retain an attorney to review all the documents and tread carefully. In the blink of an eye, you could lose a great deal.