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As a general rule she'll get half of whatever portion of the annuity's value was accumulated during the marriage. For example, if you were already drawing benefits when you got married, your spouse is probably entitled to nothing. If the annuity is an employee benefit and you were married to your spouse for the entire time you were earning it, it's a presumptive half-and-half split. You need a lawyer if you're getting divorced.

The house that your wife purchased is her separate property; however, any payments you made toward the mortgage or to the improve the home are subject to a reimbursement claim back to you because you contributed to her separate property by making payments. The 401(k) from her job may be separate or community property depending on when she started her employment. Any contributions to the 401(k) plan prior to your marriage are separate property. Contributions after the marriage are community property, whether she made the contributions or you did. In any case, any income from any source (including retirement account contributions) are community property as of the date of your marriage. I highly recommend scheduling a consultation with a local family law attorney to discuss your rights and options in your case.