QUESTION
How do I start the process of getting half of my ex 401k if he was laid off?
Asked on Jul 09th, 2014 on Divorce - Wisconsin
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My ex was laid off from work. When he divorced me, he said I would get half of it.
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I do not know the answer to this question. You should speak with an attorney that handles divorce cases. I do not.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2014 at 8:13 AM
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Most probably with an attorney. I would have to have the details and determine whether or not a proper court order has been entered which would preserve your 50% of the 401(k).
Answered on Jul 10th, 2014 at 10:01 AM
Contact your divorce attorney and if you did not have any divorce attorney, contact an attorney who handles divorces. If you want to try to do it on your own, provide the administrator of your ex's 401k plan with a copy of the divorce judgment which I assume awards you one-half of your ex's 401k and hopefully you will get the money. But you may need another court order to get it done so you would need to contact an attorney.
Answered on Jul 10th, 2014 at 8:41 AM