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/
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