Dividing Retirement Accounts in a Wisconsin Divorce: What a 50/50 State Actually Means for Your 401(k)
Retirement accounts are often the single largest asset in a Wisconsin divorce, and dividing them correctly takes more than just splitting the balance in half. Key Takeaways: Retirement accounts earned during marriage count as marital property. A QDRO, not just the decree, divides a 401(k). Mishandled paperwork can trigger avoidable taxes or penalties. If retirement…