Santa Rosa, CA–“Liddell, 61, said ongoing financial issues resulting from her 2006 divorce were prompting her move out of California, where her ex-husband is legally entitled to a substantial portion of her retirement benefits.
‘As long as I stay in the state of California, it continues to accrue,’ she said. ‘It’s surprising.’
Liddell, who earns about $175,000 annually, said she has not yet sought another job but does not plan to retire.
Liddell married Ron Liddell in 1986; they separated in 2004. She filed for divorce from the retired Air Force major in 2005.’
There aren’t many details provided here and maybe what the woman in question is doing is justified, but I do know one thing–if a prominent man were quitting his job and leaving the state in order to avoid sharing his retirement benefits with his wife, the article would not be nearly this sympathetic.
Thanks to readers Steve and Scott for sending it.
Santa Rosa school chief quits due to divorce
Liddell says financial implications prompting her to move out of state
By KERRY BENEFIELD
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, 2/20/08
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Santa Rosa schools chief Sharon Liddell on Tuesday announced her resignation, saying financial issues related to her divorce two years ago were forcing her to move out of state.
The resignation is effective June 30.
Liddell’s departure was announced to about 70 school district employees after a brief closed-door meeting with the Santa Rosa School Board.
“She has had an amazing impact on our district,” board member Frank Pugh said after the announcement.
Liddell, 61, said ongoing financial issues resulting from her 2006 divorce were prompting her move out of California, where her ex-husband is legally entitled to a substantial portion of her retirement benefits.
“As long as I stay in the state of California, it continues to accrue,” she said. “It’s surprising.”
Liddell, who earns about $175,000 annually, said she has not yet sought another job but does not plan to retire.
Liddell married Ron Liddell in 1986; they separated in 2004. She filed for divorce from the retired Air Force major in 2005.
She notified the school board five months ago that her divorce attorney had recommended that she leave California. Board members said they sought various solutions, but none was feasible.
“This is the worst of all situations, where both parties don’t want it to happen,” board member Bill Carle said. “It’s really frustrating, and it’s a new one for me.”
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