Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Share of Retirement Money
I was divorced 6 or 7 years ago and was awarded 18000 dollars from my ex's retirement fund. I was told by my lawyer at the time that a company would contact me to make the change over into my account and would cost me 500 dollars. I never heard and have asked over the years. I''m not sure if there is a time limit on when I have to have the money removed,or how to go about getting it. What kind of lawyer or organization am I suppose to contact to help with this matter.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Share of Retirement Money
You need to have a Qualified Domestic Relations Order entered by the Court, commonly called a QDRO. This is usually done by a independent company.
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Re: Share of Retirement Money
A separate Court Order should have been prepared, called a QDRO or Qualified Domestic Relations Order. If you do not want to return to your former lawyer to accomplish this, you should contact a Family Law attorney. Do this as soon as possible.
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