Legal Question in Family Law in California

IM trying to collect my union pension as do to the economy im out of work and facing a slew of financial woes. They are asking for a judgement of dissolution form which I never was issued do to filing for the divorce IN PRO PER. I cant afford a lawyer and very confused in this matter.As the respondant in this case are there any other options for collecting my pension.


Asked on 10/03/10, 6:22 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

If you received a final judgment at all in your case, go to court and get a copy of it and give it to the union. But here's what they are looking for: Your wife was probably entitled to a portion of your pension. The judgment probably states this. The union doesn't want to get in trouble by releasing your funds to you if your wife is supposed to receive a portion of the pension. If the judgment states she isn't going to receive any of it, then you will be fine. Otherwise, if it states she's entitled to a portion of it, you will have to have a QDRO done.

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Answered on 10/08/10, 7:29 am
Gary R. White Burton & White

As stated in the prior answer you need to check the court file in your dissolution case to see if a judgment was entered. If no judgment was entered, you should see if the facilitator's office at the courthouse can help you with the necessary papers. Otherwise, consult with an attorney.

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Answered on 10/08/10, 10:31 am


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