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Can QDROs be entered posthumously? Section 1001 of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) sheds light on entering a QDRO after a plan participant dies. Read more
Distributing an IRA in a divorce - can it be done without immediately paying taxes? A FAUXDRO may be the answer. Read more
As an attorney for the spouse of a professional athlete, be cautious when the other side claims there is only one retirement plan. A missing retirement plan could result in hundreds of thous... Read more
An actuary describes methods for addressing the coverage gap for former spouses of civil service employees who terminate CSRS service and pass away before qualifying for retirement benefits. Read more
Using QDROs to collect chid support works under the Internal Revenue Code. QDROs can also be used to pay alimony or retrieve child support arrearages. Read more
Family Lawyer Magazine publisher Dan Couvrette interviews pension and QDRO expert Tim Voit on hiring a QDRO expert and reducing a family lawyer’s liability. Read more
Taxes and military pensions are not simple subjects; they require understanding alimony and income—and tax issues specific to military pension garnishment. Read more
QDRO and pension expert Mark Altschuler discusses common mistakes when valuing defined benefit and defined contribution plans, including partial offsets and tax consequences. Read more
Family Lawyer Magazine publisher Dan Couvrette talks to Tim Voit and Jordan Gerber about when to hire a QDRO expert, and reduce a family lawyer’s liability. Read more
For attorneys bold enough to accept the challenge, here are some tips to help you get started on handling military retirement benefits for your clients. Read more
