Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Pensions in a divorce in Illinois

My Brother had worked 35 years for GE and got married 6 years before retiring, he is now wanting a divorce, because of unhappiness,

Will he be required to give her part of his retirement pension if she wants or files for it. She has a job and does get by.

thanks

Harold


Asked on 5/12/08, 9:09 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: Pensions in a divorce in Illinois

The wife is entitled to 50% of the retirement fund that was earned during the 6 years they were together.

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Answered on 5/12/08, 9:47 am
John Steele Steele Law Firm

Re: Pensions in a divorce in Illinois

Yes. 1/2 of what he made while married is hers. This includes the money he took out of his paycheck to put into a retirement account.

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Answered on 5/12/08, 12:53 pm


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