How Divorce Affects Your Retirement Accounts (401(k)s, Pensions, IRAs)

Divorce involves more than dividing a home, bank accounts, or personal property. For many couples, retirement accounts are among the most valuable assets in the marital estate. A 401(k), pension, IRA, or other retirement plan may represent years — sometimes decades — of savings, employer contributions, and future financial security. Because retirement accounts are governed […]