Montgomery County Retirement Benefits in Divorce Lawyers
Experienced High-Asset Divorce Representation
Many high-income divorces involve assets that will not become payable until many years later. In fact, these 401(k)s, IRAs, pensions, and other retirement accounts are often some of the most significant — and the most sought after — assets in the entire marital estate.
At Shemtob Draganosky Taylor Stein, PC, our attorneys are accustomed to handling divorces involving significant marital assets and complex business interests. We have the experience needed to handle the property division issues related to your retirement benefits and to limit your exposure to certain tax implications.
Retirement Asset Protection: Protect What You Have Worked For
Splitting employee retirement benefits or other retirement accounts at the time of divorce can come at a significant price. Without proper legal protection, there may be tax penalties, and the contributions may not have had time to grow in value. These issues must be given careful consideration.
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) establishes the right of an individual to collect retirement benefits. Our attorneys at Shemtob Draganosky Taylor Stein, PC can assist with creating valid QDROs and in determining how to value the interests each party has in such retirement benefits.
Contact us to discuss the unique retirement benefit issues in your divorce. Our family lawyers are available to counsel individuals throughout the Main Line and Upper Main Line communities of Pennsylvania.
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