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Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)
Court order dividing retirement plan benefits between divorcing spouses, required to divide 401(k), pension, and other ERISA-covered plans without tax penalties.
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Instructions
Identify the plan participant, alternate payee (non-employee spouse), and the specific retirement plan. State the amount or percentage to be assigned. Specify the payment method (lump sum or periodic payments) and the date benefits begin. The QDRO must comply with ERISA and the specific plan's requirements. Submit a draft to the plan administrator for pre-approval before the court signs it.