QDROs

When couples divorce, oftentimes retirement benefits are required to be divided as part of the property settlement, or else for purposes of child support or spousal support. The term qualified domestic relations order refers to a judgment, decree or order that creates or recognizes one party’s right to receive all or a portion of another party’s retirement benefits. In order to be “qualified,” a QDRO must meet a set of specified criteria. Further, the provisions of a QDRO must be carefully drafted to reflect the intent of the parties and to avoid unintended tax consequences. Retirement accounts are often among the most valuable assets that the parties to the divorce own and the preparation of QDROs and division of plans is complex.

Integral Business Counsel has extensive experience with the preparation of:

• QDROs for the division of ERISA-qualified defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Orders for the division of non-qualified retirement plans
• Letters of Instruction for the division of IRAs
• Military Qualifying Orders dividing military retired pay
• Court Orders Acceptable for Processing under the Civil Service and Federal Employees Retirement Systems

We encourage you to read more about our practice philosophy and what it’s like to work with us. For more information about how we can assist you with QDROs and related matters, contact IBC.