Marya Carey Pleasant - Pension Valuation for Divorce

Marya Carey Pleasant

CFP®, CDFA™, CDC®

Know What Your Pension Is Really Worth

Professional pension valuation gives you the precise numbers needed to negotiate a fair settlement and protect your retirement security—trusted by divorce attorneys across the region.

I'm Marya, a CFP® with over 20 years specializing in pension valuation for divorce—here to ensure you get what you've earned.

What Accurate Pension Valuation Delivers

The difference between guessing and knowing can mean tens of thousands of dollars in your settlement. Professional valuation gives you the numbers that matter.

Know Your Numbers

Pension present value calculations reveal what your spouse's retirement benefits are actually worth today. This knowledge transforms vague promises into concrete settlement terms.

Strengthen Your Position

When your attorney presents a professionally prepared valuation, it carries weight. Courts recognize credentialed analysis. Opposing counsel takes it seriously. Your settlement improves.

Protect What You've Earned

A pension earned over decades of work deserves more than a rough estimate. Precise valuation ensures you're not trading away your retirement security for a settlement that looks fair but isn't.

Why Pension Valuation Expertise Matters

In over two decades as a Certified Financial Planner®, I've witnessed a troubling pattern: intelligent, capable people walking away from divorce settlements without understanding the true value of their pension assets. The result? Thousands of dollars left on the table and retirement security compromised.

Pensions are often the largest asset in a marriage, yet they're also the most misunderstood. Without accurate valuation, you're negotiating in the dark. With it, you have clarity, leverage, and confidence.

As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ (CDFA™) and Certified Divorce Coach® (CDC®), I've helped hundreds of individuals secure fair settlements by providing precise pension valuations that stand up to scrutiny. My analyses have been trusted by attorneys, accepted by courts, and most importantly, have protected my clients' financial futures.

The difference between a rough estimate and a professional valuation can be tens of thousands of dollars. That's not just money—it's your retirement security.

CFP® - 20+ Years CDFA™ CDC® Trained Mediator

What Clients Say

Real experiences from people who found clarity and peace through the process.

"You were such a help and a comfort to me through the process, and I am endlessly grateful. I appreciated how warm and kind you were, and how professionally you handled and eased tense moments in those meetings. We also have a rock solid agreement that we've been able to abide by really beautifully."

— Client, Divorce Mediation

"Marya was an amazing mediator. She made the complicated process of divorce much easier. Our divorce was final in 60 days. She had good suggestions for how to be fair and she gave us guidelines for how to handle everything else. Mediation was the best choice for us, and was better for our kids too."

— Client, Divorce Mediation

"After having hired a lawyer and being frustrated with the process, I decided to contact Marya to get everything with my divorce finished quickly. I am so glad that I did. What would have dragged on for months, ended up being done in about 10 days. Highly recommend if it is in your budget to do so."

— Client, Divorce Financial Planning

"Marya Pleasant is a remarkable professional. She listened and helped me to clearly understand what I wanted and needed. She helped me decide what options would help me solve my issue. I highly recommend!"

— Client, Financial Planning

Common Questions About Pension Valuation

Pension present value is the current worth of future pension payments. In divorce, pensions are often one of the largest marital assets, but they're complex to value. Understanding the present value ensures you receive a fair settlement and don't unknowingly give up significant retirement security.

Without accurate valuation, you can't negotiate fairly. Many people accept settlements based on guesswork or incomplete information, only to realize years later they gave up far more than they should have. Professional valuation gives you the knowledge you need to protect your future.

A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is the legal document that divides retirement accounts in divorce. But before you can draft an effective QDRO, you need to know what you're dividing. Pension valuation comes first, informing the QDRO terms to ensure fair division.

We'll discuss your specific situation, review the pension information you have, and I'll explain the valuation process. You'll leave with a clear understanding of next steps and what to expect. There's no pressure—just honest guidance to help you make informed decisions.

Timeline varies depending on the complexity of the pension plan and how quickly we can obtain necessary documents. Typically, the process takes 2-4 weeks from the time we have all required information. I work efficiently because I understand you're dealing with enough stress already.

Get the Valuation Your Case Deserves

A complimentary consultation will show you exactly what a professional pension valuation can do for your settlement.

Schedule Your Complimentary Consultation

In your consultation, we'll review your pension documents, discuss the valuation process, and outline exactly what you'll receive. No pressure, no sales pitch—just clear answers about protecting your financial future.

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