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In reply to the discussion: Is there a lawyer in the house? QDRO [View all]babylonsister
(171,065 posts)47. He was eligible to retire b/c he had
over 20 years in, I think he retired with about 22.5 (we were married for 20 of those years) years, but he turned 60 last year, didn't stay until 65.
He got lots of severance pay, so don't know how this is technically considered.
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I never heard of this. Is it for a divorce settlement? Just wondering.
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2013
#3
I have a friend whose husband was about 17 yrs older than his wife. She was a good
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2013
#9
He has been dead about 5 yrs now. She is retired herself now and is as happy as a
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2013
#55
Warning. I know too late. But accepting what the spouse says in a divorce? Sorry
LiberalFighter
Feb 2013
#39
I have seen this kind of thing in divorces where defined benefit pensions are being split
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2013
#15
Think of it this way: How much would both of you together get if you were still married,
Xipe Totec
Feb 2013
#53