What is a QDRO?

A “QDRO” is a Domestic Relations Order that has been filed with the court and determined by the Plan Administrator to be acceptable or “qualified”. A QDRO recognizes the existence of an alternate payee (i.e., legally separated spouse, former spouse, domestic partner, child and/or other dependent) who has the right to receive benefits that are or will be payable to a member.

Most divorce judgments list the division of the defined benefit plan and defined contribution plan (401k) but they are not drafted with language that “qualifies” them. A QDRO isn’t always included in the divorce process, and many couples find that after paying high fees to their attorney, that the QDRO is not included or the firm does not prepare them.

The QDRO Doc will prepare your QDRO pursuant to the terms of your judgment, starting at $499.00 (does not include court fees or a joinder). We will send it for pre-approval to the Plan, and once approved we will submit it to the court for a signature, and back to the Plan for processing.

*Some Plans require a Joinder which in not included in the price.
** Serving California Residents Only per CA Business & Professional Code 6400.

The QDRO Doc is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney or law firm. The QDRO Doc cannot provide legal advice and can only provide self-help services at your specific direction. The QDRO Doc is a registered and bonded legal document assistant, #120, Orange County (Exp. 3/12)