Fairfax County Pension Benefits Divorce Lawyers
There are a number of long-standing misconceptions about what becomes of retirement accounts when a couple gets a divorce. These are complex issues that require the attention of a dedicated family law attorney who knows the law and has the ability to protect your interests at all times.
At the Nova Family Law Group, our Fairfax retirement assets divorce lawyers assist clients across northern Virginia with a broad range of asset division matters involving 401(k) accounts, and a variety of other defined contribution and defined benefit plans. Our extensive experience in these matters allows us to be much more proactive in the process of seeking your fair share of retirement assets.
Many people believe that, if theirs is the only name listed on the account, that their spouse has no claim to any portion of the proceeds. Under Virginia law, any increase in the value of a retirement account between the date of the marriage and the date of final separation is considered marital property and can be divided between the spouses.
Seeking a Fair Division of Retirement Accounts
When you hire our firm, we will work to determine the correct monetary values that should be included in the marital estate for each account. If necessary, we will enlist the help of forensic accountants and other financial experts to help us trace the value of the accounts back to the date of the marriage in order to accurately calculate the amount eligible for division.
Once we have identified the portion of the accounts to be included in the marital estate, we diligently pursue a fair division of the funds under the law. We will assist you with the completion of the Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO) and work to ensure that the funds are moved into your accounts as per the property agreement.
Discuss Your Property Division Questions With an Attorney
To schedule an appointment with a northern Virginia 401(k) benefits divorce attorney, you can reach us by phone at 703-763-0980, toll free at 866-639-8801 or send us an e-mail.
