Retirement Assets in Divorce: QDRO’s

Category: On Demand

Member Price: $208

Non-Member Price: $260

Product Code: ON014825

Areas of Law: Family

CLE Credits
NJ CLE:NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: Matrimonial Attorney-General: 4.0, NJ General: 4.0).
NY CLE (t&nt):NY Professional Practice Non-Transitional: 4.0
PA CLE:PA Substantive Credit: 3.0
New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program.
Faculty

Keynote

Moderator

Presenters

David S. Carton, Esq.
Partner, Mandelbaum Barrett, P.C., Roseland
Lance S. Melin, CEBS
QDRO Group, Avon Lake
James Myers, Esq.
President/Staff Attorney, QDRO Group, Avon Lake

Dividing retirement assets can be a complex aspect of any divorce settlement, often necessitating the use of a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) alongside property settlements. Failure to properly navigate this complex process can lead to significant legal ramifications, including potential malpractice claims for attorneys.

Led by esteemed experts in the field, the panel will cover:

  • Identifying which retirement plans necessitate a QDRO;
  • The meticulous preparation and drafting of a QDRO;
  • Understanding the coverture fraction and its role in asset division;
  • Important case law precedents for effective representation;
  • Crucial tax considerations in retirement asset division;
  • Addressing survivorship issues in QDROs;
  • The potential need for multiple QDROs;

Join us to explore the nuances and intricacies in retirement asset division during divorce proceedings. Gain practical knowledge and expert guidance to navigate this invaluable aspect of family law with confidence.