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Divorce and Social Security Retirement

Otherwise known as spousal benefits, your ex can file for Social Security retirement under your work history if they meet the requirements. However, this won’t impact you or your family’s benefits. To qualify, you and your ex must have been married for a minimum of...

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Am I Entitled to Any of My Husband’s Retirement Savings?

In general, you may be eligible to receive a portion of your husband’s assets if you’re going through a divorce. Many people believe that they’ll receive half of everything but this isn’t always true. The amount of assets you’ll receive depends on the state you reside in and the unique facts of your divorce. For example, here in Oregon, assets are divided based on equitable distribution. This means that retirement assets after divorce are divided fairly but not necessarily with a 50 / 50 split. Typically, a divorce lawyer can help increase the likelihood that you’ll receive a larger portion of your husband’s assets.

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