Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

401k

I have a 401K fund that I am required to split because of divorce. I have calculated the non-marital portion of my fund (funds contributed prior to marriage) and do not think she is due any of those non-marital funds. My spouse wants 50% of the entire fund because some years ago she cashed in her 401K fund which had some non-marital portion as well. Can that legally be considered - or does the law only require you to divide assets that were there on the date of separation? Her 401K was cashed years ago, and went towards helping support the family as she did not want to work.


Asked on 12/16/04, 4:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: 401k

The court would take all facts into consideration, but it will probably be more of a matter of negotiation between you and your spouse. So, there is no standing rule that would preclude consideration.

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Answered on 12/17/04, 3:01 pm


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