Pensions

[Lynne]

Nevada, as most of you seasoned people know, is a community property state. In regards to hubby's pension here in Vegas I am entitled to 1/2 of it. Good part, so far.

The question I have is that he has another pension for a company he worked for in Cali. Cali is also a community property state but I don't know if that even applies in my case.

Does anyone know if that would also be considered part of the community property?

Thank you.

 

[cbg]

My understanding is that in both states, you would be entitled to one-half of what was accumulated during the marriage.

 

[army judge]

Lynne, you should retain a good divorce attorney. A good attorney that he will pay for out of the marital estate. Talk to a couple attorneys about that. They know how to get paid to help you by Daddy Big Bucks.

 

[Lynne]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, seems my brain is just not functioning properly from all the stress and lack of sleep.

 

[Betty3]

Here is a link re community property division Ca. incl. pensions.

http://www.divorcenet.com/states/california/cafaq03

You really do need to talk to a divorce lawyer particularly since you are now residing in Nevada & both are community property states. It can get complicated.