How long do I have rights to my ex-husband's pension?

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   Sondra Bennaeim

   Cypress Mediation Attorney

   Contributor Level 12

   Answered October 07, 2009 10:19. Remarriage should have no effect on your rights to your ex-husband pension benefits.

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   Gary Ray White

   Sacramento Family Law Attorney

   Contributor Level 11

   Answered October 08, 2009 16:19. I agree with the previous answer....your remarriage should not affect your rights to a portion of your ex-husband's pension. However, this assumes that your were awarded a portion of his pension in the judgment and that a Qualified Domestic Relations Order was prepared and submitted to the administrator of the pension.
   
   
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