Legal Question in Family Law in California
Spouses pension
My former husband was given an uncontested divorce in 1999. It was uncontested because I was never served. Many things are wrong with that. But the question I want to address is this: I used my 19 year pension to buy a home when we were married. We since claimed bankruptcy. The house was lost. In the divorce papers he got to keep his entire pension. Is it too late to contest that? I feel I am entitled to a portion of his pension. Can I still get it? Do I need a lawyer or can I just present the case in court by myself? I have no money for a lawyer.
Thank you for your advice.
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1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Spouses pension
To answer your question would require an attorney to review the divorce decree and othe documents about the exe's pension plan. contact an attorney either through the yellow page, a referal or local bar association referral service.