Retirement account division occurs much in the same way as the division of other assets in a divorce. A couple can agree to its division, but if they cannot reach an agreement, the court will divide the property throughequitable distribution, a method of fair allocation of property. The court...
if the property is commingled then it may become a part of the equitable division equation. For example, if both people live in an inherited house and both contribute to the upkeep of the house, then it may be not be considered separate property. ...
Brette's Answer: If the houses were separate property (your name only) it remains separate. If they were joint property you have likely converted those funds to marital but you really need to discuss this with a family law attorney who can explain your state's laws. What if he refuses to...