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Getting financially screwed in divorce
Posted on 2/22/24 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 2/22/24 at 6:55 pm
Me 49. Her 37.
She files.
There is no cheating or abuse or anything. She is just a different person. And all about the kids (2 under 12). Extreme.
She works the same job as me but less years of experience. Both worked full time the whole marriage.
Both of us have a pension.
I contributed decently to retirement in Roth and 403b and she barely did.
She moved in my first house briefly and we rolled over money from that to the current house.
So in these community property states she gets equity from my first house and my retirement funds in my name and a big chunk of my bigger pension.
She effectively will retire nice and rich in her mid 50s.....while my plans will be delayed at least a few years at the same age. She pulled me back and launched herself ahead. And all the while she has 12 more years to catch up than I do.
I think it's a complete a-hole move.
I also think I am screwed and nothing can stop it.
I should have divorced her years ago and saved some cash and stress but I really valued the family for the kids.
Effectively in these community property states whoever the lesser earner, saver is...has lost leverage from day one in a marriage.
Going to be hard to co parent with this outcome and see her on a regular basis.
Ultimately my fault to some degree....at the same time....this is not justice.
Some wise people on here give me counsel...
She files.
There is no cheating or abuse or anything. She is just a different person. And all about the kids (2 under 12). Extreme.
She works the same job as me but less years of experience. Both worked full time the whole marriage.
Both of us have a pension.
I contributed decently to retirement in Roth and 403b and she barely did.
She moved in my first house briefly and we rolled over money from that to the current house.
So in these community property states she gets equity from my first house and my retirement funds in my name and a big chunk of my bigger pension.
She effectively will retire nice and rich in her mid 50s.....while my plans will be delayed at least a few years at the same age. She pulled me back and launched herself ahead. And all the while she has 12 more years to catch up than I do.
I think it's a complete a-hole move.
I also think I am screwed and nothing can stop it.
I should have divorced her years ago and saved some cash and stress but I really valued the family for the kids.
Effectively in these community property states whoever the lesser earner, saver is...has lost leverage from day one in a marriage.
Going to be hard to co parent with this outcome and see her on a regular basis.
Ultimately my fault to some degree....at the same time....this is not justice.
Some wise people on here give me counsel...
Posted on 2/22/24 at 6:56 pm to crazyatthecamp
Did you get the million dollars, baw?
Posted on 2/22/24 at 6:58 pm to crazyatthecamp
You fricked a chick at the office? That’s smart
Posted on 2/22/24 at 6:58 pm to crazyatthecamp
Did you have a pre-nup?
I don't understand anyone who gets married who doesn't.
I don't understand anyone who gets married who doesn't.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 6:58 pm to crazyatthecamp
Don't ever get married in Louisiana.
Better yet, don't get married period. It's not worth it anymore, if it even was to begin with.
Better yet, don't get married period. It's not worth it anymore, if it even was to begin with.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:00 pm to crazyatthecamp
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Getting financially screwed in divorce

Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:02 pm to crazyatthecamp
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Me 49. Her 37. She files. There is no cheating or abuse or anything. She is just a different person. And all about the kids (2 under 12). Extreme.
What dem titties look like?
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:04 pm to crazyatthecamp
A tale as old as time itself.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:05 pm to crazyatthecamp
What state do you live in? I'm in LA.
I had a similar situation, and I was able to recover the proceeds from the sale of my house that went into the new house we bought together during the marriage. I did owe her half the principal I paid on my house during the marriage. Overall, this saved me a shite ton of money.
Get statements for your 401k, Roth, pension (if possible) at the time you got married. The value of those at the time of your marriage is still yours to keep. The entire amount should not be split 50/50.
Yep, late 30's/early 40's is when they start craving new dick.
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She moved in my first house briefly and we rolled over money from that to the current house.
I had a similar situation, and I was able to recover the proceeds from the sale of my house that went into the new house we bought together during the marriage. I did owe her half the principal I paid on my house during the marriage. Overall, this saved me a shite ton of money.
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So in these community property states she gets equity from my first house and my retirement funds in my name and a big chunk of my bigger pension.
Get statements for your 401k, Roth, pension (if possible) at the time you got married. The value of those at the time of your marriage is still yours to keep. The entire amount should not be split 50/50.
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Her 37 She files.
Yep, late 30's/early 40's is when they start craving new dick.
This post was edited on 2/22/24 at 7:09 pm
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:05 pm to crazyatthecamp
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There is no cheating or abuse or anything. She is just a different person.
This is unlikely, women do not leave without something lined up…
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:06 pm to crazyatthecamp
Quit your job and go start a cash business. frick that noise.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:06 pm to crazyatthecamp
quote:you sure about that?
There is no cheating
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:07 pm to crazyatthecamp
Cheaper to keep ‘er.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:10 pm to Hopeful Doc
quote:SHE GOT THE GOLD MINE, HE GOT THE SHAFT
Cheaper to keep ‘er
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:10 pm to crazyatthecamp
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And all about the kids (2 under 12)
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I should have divorced her years ago and saved some cash and stress but I really valued the family for the kids.
If you knew years ago that you wanted to divorce her, then why did you have another kid with her?
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:11 pm to crazyatthecamp
Get the better lawyer, NOW.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:11 pm to crazyatthecamp
No chance that you were a dick? She was probably a bitch, but that goes without saying.
Let me guess....fighting about finances and issues pertaining to the kids. Not being an arse but that usually is what lights the fuse absent infidelity. Then you do or say something that is dick probably in response to a financial transaction (expenditure) then she gets unreasonably bitchy about it and then it goes down from there.
Let me guess....fighting about finances and issues pertaining to the kids. Not being an arse but that usually is what lights the fuse absent infidelity. Then you do or say something that is dick probably in response to a financial transaction (expenditure) then she gets unreasonably bitchy about it and then it goes down from there.
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