Insights from a Top QDRO Expert
An interview with Tim Voit: An insider's look at the world of retirement plan benefits and QDROs in divorce with a nationally recognized expert.
How to Correctly Identify Retirement Plans in a Divorce
By Louise Nixon: One of the most common problems for family law attorneys is figuring out what retirement plans are involved in the case.
QDRO Basics: What Family Lawyers Should Consider while Negotiating the Divorce
By Robert G. Hetsler : What are some things a family lawyer should think about while still negotiating the divorce?
Can a QDRO be Prepared before a Divorce is Finalized?
By Richard D. Johnston : In many cases, we are engaged to prepare a QDRO after the divorce has been finalized. However, this can result in costly delays (both emotional and financial), and in extreme cases loss of benefits.
Why Does the Plan Administrator Keep Rejecting a QDRO?
By Tim Voit: My client was awarded 50% of the marital portion of her ex-husband's 401(k) but the plan administrator keeps rejecting the QDRO.
When Is a 50% QDRO too Much?
Mark K. Altschuler: If there is insufficient cash for immediate offset, does a QDRO have to award 50% of the marital portion to the non-employee spouse?
Can a Second QDRO be used to Secure Spousal Support Arrears?
By Darren J. Goodman: A scenario: Husband owes Wife spousal support/alimony arrears of $100,000. Wife is currently receiving lifetime benefits of her marital share of Husband’s pension pursuant to a QDRO. Husband has begun receiving his remaining share of benefits over his lifetime.
Are Your Client’s Rights to an Ex-Spouse’s Pension Benefits Protected?
By Louise Nixon: How Do I Know if the Judgement Drafted Sufficiently Protects My Client's Rights to the Ex-Spouses's Pension Benefits?
Federal Pensions in Divorce
By Tim Voit: Retirement plans tend to be the largest marital asset in a divorce, in terms of value. Whether you are a family law attorney dealing with these issues on a daily basis, or an attorney who knows of (or is related to) a federal employee, here are some important issues to consider if the federal employee you know is going through a divorce.
Avoiding Early Withdrawal Penalty
Often times, retirement plan assets are needed to satisfy financial obligations that result from divorce – whether they are attorney fees or credits to allow one spouse to stay in the marital home. See the two common ways to avoid the 10% early withdrawal penalty associated with retirement plans.
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