Charles A. Bruder and Brooke E. Priestas Quoted in Network Magazine
Divorce and custody proceedings are complicated enough. But when retirement benefits are involved, relying on family law alone can put long-term financial security at risk.
Employer-sponsored retirement plans are governed by ERISA, and mistakes in dividing those benefits can lead to tax issues, lost survivor benefits, or a QDRO that simply does not work. Proper review and drafting matter.
In Network Magazine, Charles A. Bruder and Brooke E. Priestas explain what a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is, where people commonly go wrong, and why involving an ERISA attorney early can protect both parties.
Read the full article here: https://mynetworkmag.com/splitting-the-difference-why-a-qdro-without-an-erisa-lawyer-can-cost-you/