{"id":1929,"date":"2021-01-24T12:00:12","date_gmt":"2021-01-24T18:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcclure-lawgroup.com\/blog\/?p=1929"},"modified":"2021-01-24T17:51:42","modified_gmt":"2021-01-24T23:51:42","slug":"is-my-spouse-entitled-to-half-of-my-401k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcclure-lawgroup.com\/blog\/is-my-spouse-entitled-to-half-of-my-401k\/","title":{"rendered":"Is My Spouse Entitled to Half of My 401(k)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1930 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcclure-lawgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-654702696.jpg\" alt=\"iStock-654702696\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcclure-lawgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-654702696.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/www.mcclure-lawgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-654702696-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mcclure-lawgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-654702696-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mcclure-lawgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-654702696-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mcclure-lawgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-654702696-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mcclure-lawgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-654702696-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mcclure-lawgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-654702696-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mcclure-lawgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-654702696-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/>For many Texans, their 401(k) plan is one of their largest assets \u2013 particularly for those who have made regular contributions throughout their career. On top of that, 401(k) plans often hold symbolic significance above and beyond their sheer dollar value. To some, they represent safety, security, and an end to the monotonous rat race. For others, they are a prize, a badge of honor earned after countless late nights at the office. However, no matter the role they play in your life, the thought of losing half of your hard-earned nest egg can be terrifying. This begs the question: how much of your 401(k) is actually at stake in a Texas divorce? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcclure-lawgroup.com\/blog\/is-my-spouse-entitled-to-half-of-my-401k\/#more-1929\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many Texans, their 401(k) plan is one of their largest assets \u2013 particularly for those who have made regular contributions throughout their career. On top of that, 401(k) plans often hold symbolic significance above and beyond their sheer dollar value. To some, they represent safety, security, and an end to the monotonous rat race. 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