Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
My father worked for the old CB&Q railroad for almost 20 years,earning a pension.My mother and him divorced in 1974 after 25 years of marriage.isn't she eligible for his pension,altho he remarried.My father died in 2002.
Asked on 10/15/17, 7:43 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg
Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.
ERISA did not exist in 1974. Pensions were not divided. She is not entitled to anything.
Answered on 10/15/17, 12:02 pm