Do I need a lawyer for a QDRO?
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Do I need a lawyer for a QDRO?
If you are dividing a 401(k) or pension as part of equitable distribution in your divorce, then, yes, you will likely need a QDRO. Attorneys do not typically prepare QDROs, as they are prepared by actuaries and companies specializing in QDROs.
Is there a statute of limitations for filing a QDRO?
A judgment of divorce requires that a QDRO be filed in order to receive the benefits from a retirement plan associated with the divorce. This is subject to the ten year statute of limitations as outlined by MCL 600.5809, which states: For normal purposes this would begin the accrual period on the QDRO.
Can I get half of my ex husband pension?
In terms of how much a husband or wife is entitled to, the rule of thumb is to divide pension benefits earned during the course of the marriage right down the middle. While that means your spouse would be able to lay claim to half, he or she would be limited to what was earned during the course of the marriage.
Can a QDRO be reversed?
The only way to have it changed is to have the courts issue an amendment to the original QDRO, although it would still be up to the administrator of the retirement plan to review the new plans and approve them. …
