Dividing Pensions in a Divorce

Do You Know How This Process Works?

Florida treats pensions just like any other property, which means that they will be divided under equitable distribution laws during the divorce process. However, this process can take a considerable amount of effort and calculation in order to divide the pension equally between both spouses, especially when compared to dividing a set amount of money like what may sit in your bank account. Factors like the potential future value and each spouse’s pre-marital contributions to the pension can play a major role in determining who ends up with what, and an experienced family law attorney can help you prepare for any complication that may come up.

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How Are Pensions Divided?

Even though the benefits and / or funds provided by your pension won’t be available to you until you’re retired, courts can still divide them while they’re still growing. No matter how amicable your relationship is with your soon to be ex-spouse, an attorney can help make sure that your pension is fairly divided and that the division won’t have any negative consequences for its future payout. In addition, you may be able to keep a larger percentage, and possibly the entire pension, depending on your situation. Some common situations that can affect how your pension may be divided include:

• Pre-Marital Contributions: The court will likely award you a greater percentage of your pension if you contributed to or worked for it before your marriage began. Depending on how much you contributed, you may end up with the entire plan.
• Federal Plans: Your plan may not be eligible to be included in the property division portion of your divorce process if it was provided by the federal government.

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