Dear Muffin:
Greetings. In North Carolina we do not have community property, but instead we have equitable distribution to divide the parties marital estate.
If you are asking if we can assist you with drafting a division order for retirement accounts, the answer is yes. The problem is that you must ensure that you have retained any and all interest in your husband’s retirement account either through filing a claim for equitable distribution or through a separation agreement, as divorce cuts off your rights for an equitable distribution.
If in doubt, give us a call and set up an appointment for us to advise you. No, dividing a retirement account is not a cheap matter, but you have to look at the investment…do you spend a couple of thousand dollars to get ten thousand or more in retirement benefits? Best of luck and let us know if we can help.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
RosenDivorce.com
919-787-6668
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