If you are dividing a 401(k) or pension as part of
A QDRO for a pension differs by company. Some companies will immediately transfer the amount designated to the non-titled
Attorneys do not typically prepare QDROs, as they are prepared by actuaries and companies specializing in QDROs. Attorneys often have QDRO preparers who they work with and contract for these services for a fee. It is common that both spouses share in the cost of the QDRO preparation. When it has been completed, signed, and preapproved by the plan administrator (if that service is offered), the QDRO is entered as an Order by the Court and sent to the plan administrator to be fulfilled.
Diana N. Fredericks, a family law attorney at Gebhardt & Kiefer, P.C. Diana works with clients whose needs lie in all areas of matrimonial and family law.
Concetta Yaniero-Rodriguez says
I am divorced and the Judgement of divorce
awarded to me, my ex spouse’s entire pension.
In the court order the judge said half to be released immediately and the other half to remain frozen until further notice of the court.
Please help me
Ann says
I’m in a 23 year relationship ending um I been a common law wife I have proved that shows I’ve been living as a wife for many years now documents court document everything and hes put money in A41K all these years and made me spend every penny I have and now hes got stocks and bonds and and 41K and hes left me on listened penniless I need to go after him for that but I’m not legally married to him I was told I need AQDRO can