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Many people going through a divorce could claim part of their former spouse's retirement benefits — but they aren't, according to a July 2020 report on retirement security by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
Though divorce has struck more than a third of adults over 50, the study found very few have made use of a legal process meant to help with the division of benefits. And even when they do, many reportedly fall at administrative hurdles.
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Raychel Lean
Raychel Lean is ALM's Florida bureau chief, overseeing the Daily Business Review. Email her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter via @raychellean.
