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If one spouse worked during their marriage, are contributions to that spouse’s retirement account considered marital or separate

By Updated: May 07, 2019Categories: ,

If one spouse worked during their marriage, are contributions to that spouse’s retirement account considered marital or separate

All property that is legally or beneficially acquired during a marriage or a civil union is subject to equitable distribution. This includes retirement accounts and pensions that can take on different forms. There could be a 401K account, an IRA, a profit-sharing plan, a 403(b) which is common among the medical profession.

New Jersey attorney Cynthia Ann Brassington is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney, and regularly helps people to resolve their divorce-related issues, from property division, to child support, and custody. To learn more about Cynthia and her practice visit www.LinwoodFamilyLaw.com.

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