a legal document that specifies how pension benefits will be divided between the two parties. The QDRO outlines whether the ex-spouse is entitled to survivor benefits and how much they are entitled to. Without a QDRO, an ex-spouse may not be able to claim pension benefits, so it's essenti...
What this article and my calculation attempts to do is provide an easy way for all pensioners to assign a real value to their pensions. I also want to give pensioners hope that their financial situation isn't as dire as expected if they are comparing themselves to private sector workers or ...
QDROs only cover plans that are IRS tax-qualified and covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). They do not apply to government pensions or military pensions (although separate Domestic Relations Orders referred to as a “COAP” are required), and you also do not need ...
If you were married to your ex for at least 10 years, thenyou might be eligibleto get a portion of theirSocial Securitybenefits. Visit theSocial Security websitefor what you will need to do to collect. If you are entitled to your own benefits as well, then you are usually allowed to ...
One tip that I would give to the family law attorneys listening is to go with the divorce lawyer category. Is there a dropdown menu that gives more detail into what the family lawyers do? You can add up to 10 categories. You can have divorce lawyer, family lawyer, or even just a ...