Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: What is mandatory retirement? Couldn’t this be considered age discrimination? A: Age discrimination is a federal statute. Mandatory retirement for law enforcement and air traffic controllers is a federal statute. Yes, Congress is allowed to enact legislation setting forth discriminatory treatment for different groups of people. Bill Bransford is managing partner of Shaw, Bransford & Roth, PC. Disclaimer: Ask a Lawyer publishes information on this website for informational purposes…
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Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: I am two years from mandatory retirement and have been going through a divorce for over six years. Survivor benefits have not been discussed. However, what happens if the divorce is not finalized in two years and my ex refuses to waive survivor benefits? A: If you do nothing, I think she gets survivor benefits and a portion of your annuity. You need to talk to an attorney and make…