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Navigating a divorce involves numerous financial considerations, but one of the most critical is the correct division of retirement benefits. Ensuring that these funds are properly allocated through a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) depends on what is written in your divorce judgment or decree. The QDRO effectuates the retirement benefits awarded in the divorce […]

If you’re involved in a divorce and need to understand how to divide retirement benefits from the City of Fresno Employees Retirement System, this guide simplifies the two main options available. It’s important to note that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, and the fairest method depends on individual circumstances. General Overview The retirement benefits can […]

Here’s a simplified breakdown of how CalPERS benefits can be divided in case of divorce or legal separation.  The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is a defined benefit plan governed by the Public Employees’ Retirement Law. It provides lifetime retirement benefits to public employees, funded by contributions from employees, employers, and investment earnings.    […]

This guide aims to provide a clearer understanding of how to approach dividing LACERS benefits in the context of a divorce or legal separation, tailored to personal circumstances and future needs. LACERS provides lifetime retirement benefits to city employees, funded by contributions from employees, employers, and investment earnings. When a LACERS member is not yet […]