Court erred in dismissing contempt action under Wis. Stats. §893.02 (Statute of repose) where wife began receiving retirement benefits without paying Husband contrary to divorce judgement, even though divorce was over 20 years before. A motion and OSC does not “commence an action” under that section. (Not published, but citable.)
Imposition of a constructive trust is appropriate where husband died prior to retirement funds being divided, but the trust should include the investment experience on ex-wife’s portion of the retirement accounts through the date of payment.
Court may order that pension payments continue after death. Court may order that nonemployee’s estate or named beneficiary receive share of benefits after non-employee’s death.
Court can order husband to select pension payout option.
Social security benefits are not retirement plan to be valued and considered in divorce.
Employee’s options as to payment of his pension benefits may be limited by a divorce court to ensure that the spouse will not be deprived of his or her equitable share.