Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
pension sharing
do you need a lawyer to fill out the form that divides my pension so my spouse will get half?
Asked on 3/19/07, 1:48 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum
Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)
Re: pension sharing
You have not provided enough information about the reasons for this agreement.
Answered on 3/19/07, 2:08 pm
Jerome Aaron
Law office of Jerome L. Aaron
Re: pension sharing
It is a bit of a complicated matter. These court orders, known as QDROs (qualified domestic relations orders) must be in a form satisfactory to both the plan administrator and the court. They take some expertise. I am surprised that there is a "form." If your company has issued a simplified form for doing this, the legal fees likely will not be much. Handling this yourself though is asking for trouble.
Answered on 3/19/07, 5:54 pm