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I will work with you to improve your knowledge and understanding of your rights to community property which is property acquired during the term of the marriage. Even if one spouse has property in his or her name alone, there may still be claims to half of the value owed to you at the time of divorce.
Dividing retirement accounts can be tricky but not impossible as laws usually govern the accounts. For instance, in professional practices, New Mexico courts examine the valuation of the business.
Social Security is not community property because of the supremacy clause; however, it is part of the income of the estate. Federal pension is created by federal law and governed by that law. However, it accommodates spouses by allowing your spouse to receive benefits if you were married for over 10 years.
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) created a right of an ex-spouse to continue to participate in a group plan for 36 months.