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Understanding QDRO basics will make your life easy as many governmental plans are not subject to QDROs, and you need to research what division is possible. Read more
Can a QDRO be prepared before a divorce is finalized? Yes, it can be done. However, this can result in costly delays and in extreme cases loss of benefits. Read more
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. Read more
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? Read more
Is it possible for a wife to use a second QDRO to secure spousal support arrears on the husband’s remaining retirement benefits? Read more
By Louise Nixon: How Do I Know if the Judgement Drafted Sufficiently Protects My Client's Rights to the Ex-Spouses's Pension Benefits? Read more
Retirement plans tend to be the largest marital asset in a divorce. Here are important issues to consider when dealing with federal pensions in divorce. Read more
Civil unions in Illinois are not without tax issues. The federal tax law does not allow joint returns to be filed by partners of a civil union. Read more
There are two common ways to avoid the 10% early withdrawal penalty associated with retirement plans. They should be leveraged as needed for clients. Read more
Very few lawyers realize that QDROs aren't just used to divide marital property — they can also be used for child and spousal support payments. Read more
