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Our blog has information about a wide variety of QDRO-related topics. If you have any questions that are not addressed in our Blog or FAQ, call 619-786-7376 to speak with a friendly California QDRO attorney.

Joinder of Employee Benefit Plan

Joinder of Employee Benefit Plan

What is a Joinder of Employee Benefit Plan? "Joinder" is a legal process that names a third-party claimant to a divorce case and notifies the retirement plan that a former spouse has a right to a portion of an employee’s benefits.  A joinder is completed by filing...

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QDRO Tax Issues

QDRO Tax Issues

There are various taxation issues to consider before obtaining a QDRO to divide retirement benefits pursuant to a marital dissolution or divorce. TYPICAL QDRO TAXATION Generally, under a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), an employee benefit plan or retirement...

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Get Your Free QDRO Guide Today

Get Your Free QDRO Guide Today

The United States Department of Labor has published a guide called “QDROs: The Division of Retirement Benefits Through Qualified Domestic Relations Orders”.  You can view the guide here.  It answers basic Qualified Domestic Relations Order questions, such as: What is...

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When Should I File My QDRO?

When Should I File My QDRO?

We draft some QDROs for clients still in the divorce process, some for clients who have been divorced for over twenty years, and the majority for clients within two years of their divorce being finalized.  When is the best time to file a QDRO? Ideally, a qualified...

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