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A pension is marital property to the extent it was earned during the marriage. So yes, whatever part of the pension was earned during those 5 years is part of the assets that have to be divided.

Federal Law says the case should be brought in the "Home State" of the child. Her home state would be Florida if the child has been here over 180 days.

Generally, any marital property and any marital debt acquired from the date of marriage to the date of filing divorce is subject to equitable distribution, preemptively on a 50-50 basis. The house he acquired prior to the marriage is likely his separate, non-marital asset, though there may be some marital characteristics upon which you may be able to assert a claim, like if he used income earned during the marriage to pay the mortgage or make improvements. If the car was purchased during the marriage, it doesn't necessarily matter how it was titled, as it will be a marital asset subject to equitable distribution by the court. If he gave you the guitar as a present after the date of marriage, then it will likely be a marital gift and will be subject to equitable distribution by the court. You may possible be eligible for some short term or temporary support/alimony, but if so, it is unlikely to be for very long. Your husband has no obligation to contribute to the support of your son, unless he legally adopted him. You should consult with an attorney to get detailed information on your specific case after a full discussion with them.