About The Firm

It should come as no surprise, retirement assets are often the largest marital asset to be divided. As such, a QDRO is a powerful tool. A properly drafted QDRO involves strategy, demanding individualized attention in every case. Such personal review is critical to secure essential rights for your client and avoid unintended consequences. Focused concentration on each plan’s underlying terms and procedures also improves chances of timely plan acceptance of initial QDRO submissions, saving time and money.

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Many QDRO preparation companies use non-attorneys and standard boilerplate QDRO forms or generic document assembly services. Some plan administrators also provide sample QDRO forms to ensure efficient processing on their end to keep their costs down. I do not rely on QDRO forms. Reliance on forms can result in forsaking benefits to which your client is entitled and overlooking alternate distribution schemes and enhanced protections. 

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My entire practice is devoted to working with family law attorneys to resolve issues related to retirement assets and other forms of deferred compensation. Beyond drafting QDROs, I also provide consultation and direct support on a variety of QDRO-related matters as part of settlement negotiations, mediation, collaborative divorce, and litigation.

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As an alternative to fund division I also assist with valuation and offset assistance. Given the right circumstances some parties may wish to consider valuation of certain present value calculations so that a participant may retain the entirety of his or her retirement benefits in exchange for other marital assets. 

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For questions about the process please feel free to submit an inquiry on our 'CONTACT US' page and either my paralegal or I will respond to your inquiry that same day. 

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