Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

an ex-wife's right to half of pension of ex-husband

What is the law regarding an ex-wife's right to a portion of the pension that an ex-husband my acquire when he's retired? What exactly are her rights?


Asked on 3/19/01, 6:08 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gerald R. Yoakum The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm

Re: an ex-wife's right to half of pension of ex-husband

A fair and just division of the maital estate,

translated to as much as she can get.

E-mail me, with more facts I can help.

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Answered on 5/28/01, 1:22 am
Jimmy L. Verner Jr. Verner & Brumley, P.C.

Re: an ex-wife's right to half of pension of ex-husband

Pension division is an extremely complex area of family law. Based on a number of different circumstances, the answer could be anything from nothing to a substantial part of the pension. You should go see a family law specialist about this issue.

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Answered on 5/25/01, 8:21 pm


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