Does your 401K become "marital property" when you get married?

Financial consequences of getting married.

justgetitright2012-04-18T16:18:00Z

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There are 9 community property states
Arizona
California
Idaho
Louisiana
Nevada
New Mexico
Texas
Washington
Wisconsin

These states a 401K would be owned equally by husband and wife though one probably could draw up a an agreement that only property acquired after the marriage would be split

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?2012-04-18T23:37:34Z

Get a pre nup and avoid the issue

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princess pounder2012-04-18T23:11:49Z

Only the portion amount earned or saved during the marriage.

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