QUESTION
I have been separated for 2 years and my wife had her attorney lock up my 401k. she subsequently fired her attorney and now is not interested in pursuing the divorce, however, I am planning to forge ahead. Is there a way to unlock my 401K? I need the financial resources in order to hire an attorney and aggressively pursue the divorce. All but $200 a week from my paycheck goes to spousal and child support.
Asked on Mar 01st, 2011 on Family Law - Pennsylvania
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I have been separated for 2 years and my wife had her attorney lock up my 401k. she subsequently fired her attorney and now is not interested in pursuing the divorce, however, I am planning to forge ahead. Is there a way to unlock my 401K? I need the financial resources in order to hire an attorney and aggressively pursue the divorce. All but $200 a week from my paycheck goes to spousal and child support.
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I am assuming that your 401(K) was "frozen" by court order. You would need a court order to "un-freeze" it. You should speak to an attorney. Many will take on a case if they know there are assets from which they can get paid, even if you don't have the money in hand.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2011 at 10:38 AM