# Retirement/divorce **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [June 8, 2008, 11:21am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/retirement-divorce/6092 "2008-06-08T11:21:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2008, 11:21am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/retirement-divorce/6092/1 "2008-06-08T11:21:58Z")
In this state once the divorce is granted you cannot ask for a division of marital property. P.S. Please feel free to bring up this or any other topic on our live call-in show every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. EST. Visit [radio.rosen.com/live](http://radio.rosen.com/live) for details Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.787.6361 main fax Charlotte Office 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28262 Main Phone: (704)307.4600 Main Fax: (704) 9343.0044 Durham & Chapel Hill Office 1829 East Franklin Street Building 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 321.0780 > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations. ---
**Author:** ![coco42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/46a35a/32.png) [@coco42](https://forum.rosen.com/u/coco42)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2008, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/retirement-divorce/6092/2 "2008-06-08T14:29:57Z")
her divorce was from florida , so i guess she would have to check with that state? cocobrowngirl ---
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/retirement-divorce/6092/3 "2008-06-11T18:26:18Z")
Yes, the laws may be different in Florida. P.S. Please feel free to bring up this or any other topic on our live call-in show every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. EST. Visit [radio.rosen.com/live](http://radio.rosen.com/live) for details Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.787.6361 main fax Charlotte Office 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28262 Main Phone: (704)307.4600 Main Fax: (704) 9343.0044 Durham & Chapel Hill Office 1829 East Franklin Street Building 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 321.0780 > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations. ---
**Author:** ![coco42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/46a35a/32.png) [@coco42](https://forum.rosen.com/u/coco42)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2008, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/retirement-divorce/6092/4 "2008-06-08T04:29:49Z")
my mom divorced my dad in 1992, but she never asked for her half of the retirement. they were married for 15 years, is it too late for her to ask for her portion of the retirement, and if she can,how would she go about doing that, also can she get his social security? cocobrowngirl