Montgomery County, PA Retirement Accounts and Divorce Attorney
How Will a Divorce Affect My Retirement Accounts?
Divorce is a difficult process that can disrupt your life plans and accomplishments, among those your retirement savings. The Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz, P.C., specializes in complex, high-asset divorces. If you have a high net worth and want to protect your hard-earned nest egg, you need competent and experienced legal help. You worked hard to save. Montgomery County divorce lawyer Sheryl R. Rentz can help you preserve the retirement you deserve.
How Are Retirement Assets Divided in Pennsylvania?
The state of Pennsylvania considers a number of factors when dividing assets, including the length of the marriage and the financial fitness of each partner. Some states divide assets down the middle without consideration for circumstances. This makes Pennsylvania's laws fairer to both parties, but it also makes negotiating the division of retirement funds that much more complicated. It is essential to have a competent attorney by your side.
Normally, you cannot touch retirement funds before retirement age without penalty. Divorce is an extenuating circumstance that allows couples to make changes not normally allowed, without penalty. This means retirement funds can be re-distributed to accommodate the divorce agreements.
The more retirement assets you have, the more complex negotiations will be. Sheryl R. Rentz has decades of experience fighting for clients with high net worth, getting them settlements they were happy with. Out legal team understands that it’s not just money - don’t lose your financial security in a Montgomery County divorce; call us at (610) 645-0100 today.
Protect Your Future With a Pennsylvania Property Division Lawyer
Dividing Pennsylvania retirement funds can be difficult for all involved. If you were a stay-at-home parent who depended on your spouse for financial stability, you have a right to part of the retirement funds earned while you were married. If you were the bread-winning spouse, you need to make sure the divorce process does not decimate your finances. Funds acquired prior to your marriage are not available for division with your former spouse. You need a Pennsylvania lawyer to protect your rights and your future.
Despite your best efforts, cases involving retirement accounts won’t settle out of court, especially when you are dealing with a contentious, high-asset divorce. If a settlement cannot be reached, the case heads to trial, where a divorce judge will rule on the outstanding affairs. If you are going to trial, you need an experienced divorce trial lawyer by your side. Get Sheryl R. Rentz in your corner.
Sheryl R. Rentz May Be Able to Save Your Retirement
Breaking the bonds of marriage is one of the most difficult choices you can make, but when you begin splitting all your assets, we know what it takes to protect the life you have tried to build. Call the Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz, P.C., today at (610) 645-0100 to help you through these important financial issues. We want to make sure you have the retirement you earned.
Additional Information
- Divorce in the Military: How to Divide a Pension
- Divorce’s Influence on Retirement Preparation and Social Security
- Financial Issues in a Divorce
- Mistakes to Avoid When Divorcing After Age 50
- Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System
- Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System
- Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System
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