Legal Question in Family Law in California
What is a qdro?
if someone is awarded rights to collect part of a
spouses retirement in the future as part of a divorce
settlement, why do they then have to file a qdro and
why does it cost so much since it is already a part of
a court order? Can it be filed by the individ
Asked on 8/22/01, 8:25 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: What is a qdro?
Federal law requires a qrdo (qualifired domestic relations order). That order is required to insure the distribution of the retirement plan without adverse tax consequences.
Answered on 8/22/01, 10:57 pm
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