Month: September 2023

Do I need a QDRO if the entire retirement benefit is awarded to the participant or the nonmember spouse? The only reason to get a QDRO is if any share of retirement benefits (including any survivor benefits) are being assigned to a nonmember ex-spouse (alternate payee). So if the alternate payee is awarded 100% of […]

What are the actual steps involved in getting a QDRO? Step 1: Gather basic information about your retirement plans. Create a list of all retirement accounts that you and your ex-spouse have? If you aren’t sure, create a list of all employers where you and your ex-spouse worked during your marriage. If you don’t know, […]