What happens if I get divorced?

Retirement benefits, including DROP or IBO funds received or accumulated during marriage, are generally considered community property in Louisiana to be shared with your spouse.

Any contributions to a retirement plan made during the marriage will also be viewed as community property by a Louisiana court, and may be subject to sharing with a spouse.

An ex-spouse might be entitled to a portion of your retirement benefit according to that spouse’s community property interest.

For more details, please see the Divorce & Community Property section of our website here.