Retirement Assets in Divorce: QDROs

Category: On Demand

Member Price: $208

Non-Member Price: $260

Product Code: ON014826

Areas of Law: Family

CLE Credits
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.