Protecting your assets during a divorce can be complicated. Judges are bound by law to divide marital assets equitably, which often means a 50/50 split of any assets accrued by either spouse during the marriage. This can include financial instruments, retirement savings, and investment accounts, even if they are held in only one person’s name. A skilled divorce lawyer may be able to help you build a case for leaving your 401k and other personal retirement accounts out of the process of dividing your marital property.